US Bridges

Coll 7346 over Rope Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · Njct US136/US183 10N · Structure no. S183 01917L

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7346 over Rope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7346 over Rope Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 54 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesColl 7346
CrossesRope Creek
LocationNjct US136/US183 10N
RouteCounty Highway 7346
Coordinates40.2781, -99.3685
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic45 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7346 over Rope Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Coll 7346 over Rope 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7346 over Rope Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7346 over Rope Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7346 over Rope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.