US Bridges

FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Otoe County, Nebraska · JCT N67/S-66D .5N 1.4E · Structure no. C006623645

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 3680
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationJCT N67/S-66D .5N 1.4E
RouteCounty Highway 3680
CountyOtoe County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5377, -95.9854
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic95 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 FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 3680 over Sandy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 3680 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.