US Bridges

Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary

Good

Webster County, Nebraska · 2.3S 6.8W Cowles · Structure no. C009113225

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7538
CrossesIndian Creek Tributary
Location2.3S 6.8W Cowles
RouteCounty Highway 7538
CountyWebster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.1326, -98.5843
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic38 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Coll 7538 over Indian Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.