US Bridges

Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek

Good

Frontier County, Nebraska · 6S 2W of Curtis · Structure no. C003222505

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7287
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6S 2W of Curtis
RouteCounty Highway 7287
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5367, -100.555
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7287 over Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7287 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.