US Bridges

17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Nebraska · 7.4W Elba · Structure no. C004701805

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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Carries17th Ave/Coll 7482
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7.4W Elba
RouteCounty Highway 7482
CountyHoward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2791, -98.7156
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Ave/Coll 7482 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.