US Bridges

Coll 7673 over Indian Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 3E 1N Fairmont · Structure no. C003003317

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7673 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7673 over Indian Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7673
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3E 1N Fairmont
RouteCounty Highway 7673
Coordinates40.6523, -97.5212
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7673 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7673 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7673 over Indian Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7673 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Coll 7673 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.