US Bridges

Coll 7482 over Oak Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · 7.5E of Loup City · Structure no. C008201840

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7482 over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7482 over Oak Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7482
CrossesOak Creek
Location7.5E of Loup City
RouteCounty Highway 7482
Coordinates41.2791, -98.8151
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7482 over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Coll 7482 over Oak 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7482 over Oak Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coll 7482 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7482 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.