US Bridges

Coll 7575 over Fish Creek

Poor

Greeley County, Nebraska · 3E 2S of Scotia · Structure no. C003901305

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7575 over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7575 over Fish Creek in Greeley 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7575
CrossesFish Creek
Location3E 2S of Scotia
RouteCounty Highway 7575
CountyGreeley County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4374, -98.6353
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 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 7575 over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is Coll 7575 over Fish 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7575 over Fish Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7575 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7575 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.