US Bridges

Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek

Good

Greeley County, Nebraska · Wolbach Bluff @ Drummond · Structure no. M267004815P

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek in Greeley County, Nebraska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesBluff St/Coll 7582
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationWolbach Bluff @ Drummond
RouteCity Street 7582
Coordinates41.4011, -98.4003
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 inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff St/Coll 7582 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.