County Highway over Big Sandy Creek
PoorNuckolls County, Nebraska · 10E N14 Clay Cl · Structure no. C006510245
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Highway over Big Sandy Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Big 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Highway over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is County Highway over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.