7th Street over Elk Creek
GoodNuckolls County, Nebraska · Nelson 7th @ Potter · Structure no. M1710G2205
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th Street over Elk Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Street over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th Street over Elk 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does 7th Street over Elk Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is 7th Street over Elk Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.