US Bridges

Coll 7735 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 1.7E .7S of Powell · Structure no. C004802005P

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7735 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7735 over Little Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7735
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.7E .7S of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 7735
Coordinates40.2077, -97.2478
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7735 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7735 over Little Sandy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7735 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7735 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7735 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.