US Bridges

Coll 7677 over Clear Creek

Fair

Polk County, Nebraska · 2W 8N of Osceola · Structure no. C007202520

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7677 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7677 over Clear Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7677
CrossesClear Creek
Location2W 8N of Osceola
RouteCounty Highway 7677
CountyPolk County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2908, -97.598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1998)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 7677 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Coll 7677 over Clear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7677 over Clear Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7677 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7677 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.