US Bridges

Coll 7276 over Driftwood Creek

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 2.5S 1.5W of Mccook · Structure no. C007303005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7276 over Driftwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7276 over Driftwood Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7276
CrossesDriftwood Creek
Location2.5S 1.5W of Mccook
RouteCounty Highway 7276
Coordinates40.1457, -100.6741
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1998)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
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 7276 over Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7276 over Driftwood 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7276 over Driftwood Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7276 over Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7276 over Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.