US Bridges

Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 2.5N .7W of Crofton · Structure no. C005401615P

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7722
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.5N .7W of Crofton
RouteCounty Highway 7722
Coordinates42.7647, -97.5214
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 7722 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7722 over Beaver 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.