US Bridges

FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · Sjct US81/N4 3.6S 6.8E · Structure no. C008501420P

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2660
CrossesDry Sandy Creek
LocationSjct US81/N4 3.6S 6.8E
RouteCounty Highway 2660
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2533, -97.45
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2011)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is FAS 2660 over Dry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2660 over Dry Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.