US Bridges

Coll 7474 over Clear Creek

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · 4N .2E of Litchfield · Structure no. C008202605

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7474 over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coll 7474 over Clear Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7474
CrossesClear Creek
Location4N .2E of Litchfield
RouteCounty Highway 7474
CountySherman County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2212, -99.1518
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1998)
Projected traffic34 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 7474 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7474 over Clear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7474 over Clear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7474 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Coll 7474 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.