US Bridges

472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · _ · Structure no. C004522118

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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Carries472nd Ave
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Trib
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.66222, -99.04972
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 472nd Ave over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.