US Bridges

Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 1.2E 4.6N Oak · Structure no. C006504330

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 4600
CrossesS Fk Big Sandy Creek
Location1.2E 4.6N Oak
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3083, -97.8767
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Road 4600 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.