US Bridges

Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Nebraska · .2NE of Sterling · Structure no. C004901020

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7814
CrossesPratts Branch
Location.2NE of Sterling
RouteCounty Highway 7814
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4649, -96.3719
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1998)
Projected traffic195 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 7814 over Pratts Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Coll 7814 over Pratts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.