US Bridges

Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 1.5S .3W Sedan · Structure no. C006523910P

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Lane
CrossesS Fk Big Sandy Creek
Location1.5S .3W Sedan
RouteCounty Highway 0P239
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.32, -97.9
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Lane 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 2021.

How much traffic does Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Farm Lane over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.