US Bridges

476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek

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Holt County, Nebraska · 19.5N Atkinson · Structure no. C004502905

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 242.3 mi (390 km).

Location

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Carries476th Ave
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location19.5N Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 7516
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.819, -98.981
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed242.3 mi (390 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 476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 476th Ave over Big 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does 476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 476th Ave over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.