US Bridges

Coll 7946 over Bell Creek

Good

Washington County, Nebraska · .5N 3.2W of Spiker · Structure no. C008901005P

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7946 over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7946 over Bell Creek in Washington County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7946
CrossesBell Creek
Location.5N 3.2W of Spiker
RouteCounty Highway 7946
Coordinates41.6181, -96.3712
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1998)
Projected traffic323 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 Coll 7946 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7946 over Bell 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 7946 over Bell Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7946 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7946 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.