US Bridges

RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek

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Thayer County, Nebraska · 2E Davenport · Structure no. C008500735

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 5200
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2E Davenport
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3083, -97.7649
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic27 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 5200 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 5200 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.