US Bridges

Coll 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 9.2S 2W of Smithfield · Structure no. C003713510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7351
CrossesW Br Turkey Creek
Location9.2S 2W of Smithfield
RouteCounty Highway 7351
CountyGosper County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4339, -99.7735
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic59 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7351 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 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7351 over W Br Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.