Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadThayer County, Nebraska · 2.5W 5.7N Alexandria · Structure no. C008504155
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek 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 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road 6900 over Dry Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.