US Bridges

Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 9.5W 1.4N of Verdigre · Structure no. C005400915

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7653
CrossesN Br Verdigris Creek
Location9.5W 1.4N of Verdigre
RouteCounty Highway 7653
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6158, -98.2271
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7653 over N 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7653 over N Br Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.