Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadNemaha County, Nebraska · 7S 2.2E of Auburn · Structure no. C006403645
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Coll 7896 over Tributary to Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.