US Bridges

County Highway over Sappa Creek

Good

Harlan County, Nebraska · .5W of Stamford · Structure no. C004200310

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Sappa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Highway over Sappa Creek in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesSappa Creek
Location.5W of Stamford
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates40.1278, -99.6117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Highway over Sappa Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Sappa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Sappa Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Sappa Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Sappa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.