US Bridges

Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 4W .2N of Nelson · Structure no. C006521520

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7593/RD 3200
CrossesElk Creek
Location4W .2N of Nelson
RouteCounty Highway 7593
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2033, -98.1417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1998)
Projected traffic93 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7593/RD 3200 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.