US Bridges

Coll 7897 over Todd Creek

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · JCT N50/N62 4W 1N · Structure no. C004902310

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7897 over Todd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7897 over Todd Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7897
CrossesTodd Creek
LocationJCT N50/N62 4W 1N
RouteCounty Highway 7897
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2906, -96.2551
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic55 (1998)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7897 over Todd Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7897 over Todd 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 7897 over Todd Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7897 over Todd Creek?

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

Who owns Coll 7897 over Todd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.