US Bridges

Coll 7491 over Cache Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 14.2W 9.5S Ewing · Structure no. C0S4501005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7491 over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7491 over Cache Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7491
CrossesCache Creek
Location14.2W 9.5S Ewing
RouteCounty Highway 7491
Coordinates42.1177, -98.6268
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 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 7491 over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7491 over Cache 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 7491 over Cache Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7491 over Cache Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7491 over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.