US Bridges

Coll 7270 over Red Willow Creek

Poor

Hayes County, Nebraska · 10E of Hayes Center · Structure no. C004302805P

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7270 over Red Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7270 over Red Willow Creek in Hayes County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7270
CrossesRed Willow Creek
Location10E of Hayes Center
RouteCounty Highway 7270
CountyHayes County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5028, -100.8471
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic65 (1998)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 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 7270 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7270 over Red Willow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7270 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7270 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7270 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.