US Bridges

7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek

Fair

Howard County, Nebraska · 1N 4W of Dannebrog · Structure no. C004703810

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries7th Ave/Coll 7476
CrossesOak Creek
Location1N 4W of Dannebrog
RouteCounty Highway 7476
Coordinates41.1342, -98.619
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (1998)
Projected traffic178 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Ave/Coll 7476 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.