US Bridges

Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 1.5W 18N Atkinson · Structure no. C004511405

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 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 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesColl 7516
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.5W 18N Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 7516
Coordinates42.798, -99.019
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1998)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7516 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.