US Bridges

Coll 7743 over Walnut Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · .1N of Crete · Structure no. C007624320P

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7743 over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coll 7743 over Walnut Creek in Saline 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 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7743
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.1N of Crete
RouteCounty Highway 7743
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6363, -96.9615
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic340 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 7743 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Coll 7743 over Walnut 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7743 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7743 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7743 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.