US Bridges

Coll 7264 over Frenchman Creek

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 2E US6 Hayes Cl · Structure no. C004420215

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7264 over Frenchman Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7264 over Frenchman Creek in Hitchcock 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesColl 7264
CrossesFrenchman Creek
Location2E US6 Hayes Cl
RouteCounty Highway 7264
Coordinates40.3507, -101.078
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic170 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

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 7264 over Frenchman Creek built?

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

What condition is Coll 7264 over Frenchman 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7264 over Frenchman Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7264 over Frenchman Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7264 over Frenchman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.