US Bridges

718 Road over Little Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 1.5E 1N of Powell · Structure no. C004801605P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

718 Road over Little Sandy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 718 Road over Little Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries718 Road
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.5E 1N of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0P16
Coordinates40.2369, -97.2564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2003)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 718 Road over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 718 Road over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 718 Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 718 Road over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 718 Road over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.