US Bridges

Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 6S 3W of Smithfield · Structure no. C003713225

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7356
CrossesW Br Turkey Creek
Location6S 3W of Smithfield
RouteCounty Highway 7356
Coordinates40.4819, -99.7975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7356 over W Br Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.