US Bridges

Coll 7741 over Turkey Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · .5W 9.5N of Tobias · Structure no. C007610305

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7741 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7741 over Turkey Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7741
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.5W 9.5N of Tobias
RouteCounty Highway 7741
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.56, -97.3496
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 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 7741 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7741 over Turkey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7741 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7741 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7741 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.