US Bridges

Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20)

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 3.2N 1.3E Waverly · Structure no. C005501215P

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesColl 7834
CrossesRock Creek (a 20)
Location3.2N 1.3E Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 7834
Coordinates40.9652, -96.498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2016)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20) carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20)?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7834 over Rock Creek (a 20)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.