US Bridges

Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Nebraska · Naponee Broadway/Arapahoe · Structure no. M1690D3805

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7444
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNaponee Broadway/Arapahoe
RouteCity Street 7444
CountyFranklin County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0754, -99.1387
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7444 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.