US Bridges

6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · 2.5W 1.3S Alexandria · Structure no. C008504135

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries6900 RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Trib
Location2.5W 1.3S Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 7661
Coordinates40.2241, -97.4446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic40 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 6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is 6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does 6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 6900 RD over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.