US Bridges

Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 2.5E 3.9N of Swanton · Structure no. C007603715

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 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 65 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7743
CrossesPlummers Branch
Location2.5E 3.9N of Swanton
RouteCounty Highway 7743
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4364, -97.0275
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic65 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch 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 7743 over Plummers Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Coll 7743 over Plummers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.