US Bridges

Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · 3S .4E Davenport · Structure no. C008501405

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad U
CrossesS Fk Big Sandy Creek
Location3S .4E Davenport
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2633, -97.7967
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic54 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 Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road U 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 Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road U over S Fk Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.