US Bridges

County Road 7 over Owl Creek

Fair

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 6S 1W of Morrill · Structure no. C007901325

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 7 over Owl Creek in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesOwl Creek
Location6S 1W of Morrill
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyScotts Bluff County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.8733, -103.9467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2003)
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 County Road 7 over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Owl 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 County Road 7 over Owl Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 7 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.