US Bridges

Coll 7444 over Center Creek

Good

Franklin County, Nebraska · W Edge of Franklin · Structure no. C003113820

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7444 over Center Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7444 over Center Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7444
CrossesCenter Creek
LocationW Edge of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 7444
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0917, -98.965
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2003)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 7444 over Center Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7444 over Center 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7444 over Center Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Coll 7444 over Center Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7444 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.