County Highway over Sappa Creek
PoorPosted for loadFurnas County, Nebraska · 5S 2.2E of Hollinger · Structure no. C003343825
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Sappa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Sappa Creek in Furnas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Sappa Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Sappa Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Sappa Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.