US Bridges

Coll 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 12W 4.7S of Verdigre · Structure no. C005400505

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7653
CrossesM Br Verdigris Creek
Location12W 4.7S of Verdigre
RouteCounty Highway 7653
Coordinates42.5269, -98.2676
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7653 over M Br Verdigris 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 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7653 over M Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.