US Bridges

Road P over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 2W 2.7N Edgar · Structure no. C001802905

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road P over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road P over Big Sandy Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad P
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2W 2.7N Edgar
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyClay County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4188, -98.0139
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic59 by 2041
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 Road P over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road P over Big Sandy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road P over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road P over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Road P over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.