US Bridges

Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek

FairPosted for load

Stanton County, Nebraska · 6.2W 12S of Stanton · Structure no. C008404605

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7698
CrossesTracy Creek
Location6.2W 12S of Stanton
RouteCounty Highway 7698
CountyStanton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7722, -97.3508
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7698 over Tracy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7698 over Tracy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.