US Bridges

County Highway over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 8N Edgar · Structure no. C001813005

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Highway over Little Sandy Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location8N Edgar
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates40.495, -97.9683
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2003)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Little 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 County Highway over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.