US Bridges

Road 1100 over Sand Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 2.7N 3W of Dorchester · Structure no. C007602140

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 1100 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Road 1100 over Sand Creek in Saline 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 9 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 43 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 1100
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.7N 3W of Dorchester
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.69, -97.1788
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 1100 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Road 1100 over Sand 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 1100 over Sand Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road 1100 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Road 1100 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.