US Bridges

Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 3.5E 21.5N Atkinson · Structure no. C004513505P

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 316.9 mi (510 km).

CarriesColl 7516
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.5E 21.5N Atkinson
RouteCounty Highway 7516
Coordinates42.8494, -98.9093
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 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 closed316.9 mi (510 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 1985, making it 40 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 60 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 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7516 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.