US Bridges

Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 2.2S of Staplehurst · Structure no. C008002120

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7761
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location2.2S of Staplehurst
RouteCounty Highway 7761
CountySeward County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9412, -97.177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7761 over Lincoln 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7761 over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.