US Bridges

43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek

Fair

Kearney County, Nebraska · .6N 2.3E Norman · Structure no. C005014705

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek in Kearney 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries43 1000 Cnty RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location.6N 2.3E Norman
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates40.4883, -98.7433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 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 43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 43 1000 Cnty RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.