US Bridges

Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek

Fair

Knox County, Nebraska · 4N .4W of Center · Structure no. C005463010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Coll 7662
CrossesBazile Creek
Location4N .4W of Center
RouteCounty Highway 7662
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6692, -97.886
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Coll 7662 over Bazile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.