Road 6800 over Spring Branch
PoorPosted for loadThayer County, Nebraska · 1.5E 3.7N Hubbell · Structure no. C008503915
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 6800 over Spring Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 6800 over Spring Branch in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 6800 over Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 6800 over Spring Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Road 6800 over Spring Branch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 6800 over Spring Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road 6800 over Spring Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.