US Bridges

Coll 7351 over Plum Creek

Good

Gosper County, Nebraska · 2N 1W of Smithfield · Structure no. C003723715

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7351 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7351 over Plum Creek in Gosper County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesColl 7351
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2N 1W of Smithfield
RouteCounty Highway 7351
Coordinates40.6056, -99.7566
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1998)
Projected traffic187 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7351 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7351 over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7351 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7351 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.