US Bridges

39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 2N 1.3W Norman · Structure no. C005003910

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries39 1200 Cnty RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location2N 1.3W Norman
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates40.51, -98.8183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does 39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 39 1200 Cnty RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.