US Bridges

Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 6.3N 2.7W Ong · Structure no. C001813010

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
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 2022, so it is 3 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 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRoad 311
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location6.3N 2.7W Ong
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates40.4956, -97.8937
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 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 2024.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Road 311 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.