US Bridges

Coll 7489 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Nebraska · 6.5E 4N of Bartlett · Structure no. C009202205

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7489 over Beaver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7489 over Beaver Creek in Wheeler County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7489
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location6.5E 4N of Bartlett
RouteCounty Highway 5489
CountyWheeler County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.944, -98.425
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 7489 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7489 over Beaver 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7489 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7489 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7489 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.