US Bridges

Coll 7600 over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Nebraska · 1.9W 5S of Friend · Structure no. C007601805

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7600 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7600 over Turkey Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7600
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.9W 5S of Friend
RouteCounty Highway 7600
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5824, -97.334
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic76 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 7600 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Coll 7600 over Turkey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7600 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7600 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7600 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.