US Bridges

Coll 7693 over Loseke Creek

Poor

Platte County, Nebraska · 11E of Tarnov · Structure no. C007125730

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7693 over Loseke Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7693 over Loseke Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7693
CrossesLoseke Creek
Location11E of Tarnov
RouteCounty Highway 7693
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.6141, -97.2911
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1998)
Projected traffic153 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7693 over Loseke Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7693 over Loseke 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7693 over Loseke Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7693 over Loseke Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7693 over Loseke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.