US Bridges

CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib

Good

Furnas County, Nebraska · 5.8W 7.5N of Almena Ks · Structure no. C003335005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesCO RD a
CrossesSappa Creek Trib
Location5.8W 7.5N of Almena Ks
RouteCounty Highway 6923
Coordinates40.0015, -99.815
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD a over Sappa Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.