US Bridges

Coll 7497 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 7N 2.2W Atkinson · Structure no. C004513605

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7497 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7497 over Big Sandy Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7497
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location7N 2.2W Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 7497
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6378, -99.0326
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 7497 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7497 over Big Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7497 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7497 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Coll 7497 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.