US Bridges

Township Road over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 2.5 E Edgar · Structure no. C001803905

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Road over Big Sandy Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.5 E Edgar
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyClay County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3612, -97.9191
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 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 Township Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 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 October 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Township Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Township Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.