US Bridges

Coll 7504 over Dry Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 1.5S 11.2W Page · Structure no. C004527210

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7504 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7504 over Dry Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

CarriesColl 7504
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5S 11.2W Page
RouteCounty Highway 7504
Coordinates42.3789, -98.6444
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1998)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 7504 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7504 over Dry 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 7504 over Dry Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7504 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7504 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.