US Bridges

Coll 7851 over Duck Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 2.5W of Colon · Structure no. C007812720

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7851 over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7851 over Duck Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7851
CrossesDuck Creek
Location2.5W of Colon
RouteCounty Highway 7851
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3023, -96.6602
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
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 7851 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Coll 7851 over Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7851 over Duck Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7851 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7851 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.