US Bridges

Col 6762 over Plum Creek

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · .5N .5E of Seward · Structure no. C008001820

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col 6762 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Col 6762 over Plum Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesCol 6762
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.5N .5E of Seward
RouteCounty Highway 6762
Coordinates40.9304, -97.0761
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2002)
Projected traffic425 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Col 6762 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col 6762 over Plum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Col 6762 over Plum Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Col 6762 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Col 6762 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.