US Bridges

Coll 7734 over Cub Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 3S 3.2E of Plymouth · Structure no. C004801440

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7734 over Cub Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7734 over Cub Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7734
CrossesCub Creek
Location3S 3.2E of Plymouth
RouteCounty Highway 7734
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2627, -96.9281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 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 Coll 7734 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7734 over Cub 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7734 over Cub Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7734 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7734 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.