US Bridges

42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 1.2N 1.3E Norman · Structure no. C005014505

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries42 1100 Cnty RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.2N 1.3E Norman
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates40.4983, -98.7617
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 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 42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42 1100 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 2021.

How much traffic does 42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 42 1100 Cnty RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.