US Bridges

Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek

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Thayer County, Nebraska · 2.5W Alexandria · Structure no. C008504145

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7661
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.5W Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 7661
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.25, -97.445
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7661 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7661 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.