N74 over Little Sandy Creek
FairClay County, Nebraska · 2W Ong Spur · Structure no. S074 06114
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 615
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N74 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N74 over Little Sandy Creek in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 615 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N74 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is N74 over Little Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does N74 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 615 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is N74 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns N74 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.