US Bridges

RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk

Good

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 3.8N 3.3E Oak · Structure no. C006524710

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk is a concrete slab carrying RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRD 4800
CrossesBig Sandy Creek So Fk
Location3.8N 3.3E Oak
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2962, -97.8397
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2003)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RD 4800 over Big Sandy Creek So Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.