US Bridges

Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Thayer County, Nebraska · .5E 3S of Davenport · Structure no. C008500330

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7599
CrossesS Fk Big Sandy Creek
Location.5E 3S of Davenport
RouteCounty Highway 7599
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.27, -97.8017
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (1998)
Projected traffic205 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 Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Coll 7599 over S Fk Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7599 over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.