US Bridges

Coll 7625 over Prairie Creek

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 3.2W 4.6N Clarks · Structure no. C006114120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7625 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7625 over Prairie Creek in Merrick 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7625
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.2W 4.6N Clarks
RouteCounty Highway 7625
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2874, -97.906
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 7625 over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Coll 7625 over Prairie 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 7625 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7625 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7625 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.