US Bridges

Coll 7654 over Verdigris Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 6.7W 1.5N of Winnetoon · Structure no. C005404805P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7654 over Verdigris Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7654 over Verdigris Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

CarriesColl 7654
CrossesVerdigris Creek
Location6.7W 1.5N of Winnetoon
RouteCounty Highway 7654
Coordinates42.5324, -98.0951
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 2022
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 7654 over Verdigris Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7654 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7654 over Verdigris Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7654 over Verdigris Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7654 over Verdigris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.