US Bridges

Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C001813007

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 311
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyClay County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4956, -97.9452
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2003)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 311 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.