US Bridges

RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 1.3N 2E Shickley · Structure no. C003003805

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib in Fillmore 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRD S
CrossesDry Sandy Creek Trib
Location1.3N 2E Shickley
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.4375, -97.6816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 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 width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 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 RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns RD S over Dry Sandy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.