US Bridges

Coll 7894 over Spring Creek

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 3.7E of Cook · Structure no. C004910445

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7894 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7894 over Spring Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesColl 7894
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.7E of Cook
RouteCounty Highway 7894
Coordinates40.5088, -96.0903
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1998)
Projected traffic161 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 7894 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7894 over Spring 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7894 over Spring Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7894 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7894 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.