US Bridges

S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 0N Shickley · Structure no. SS30B00024

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,157 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesS30B Shickey Spur
CrossesDry Sandy Creek
Location0N Shickley
RouteState Highway 0S30B
Coordinates40.4196, -97.7232
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2018)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S30B Shickey Spur over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S30B Shickey Spur over Dry Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.