US Bridges

Coll 7663 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Thayer County, Nebraska · 1.7E Belvidere · Structure no. C008511610

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7663 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7663 over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 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).

Location

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CarriesColl 7663
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.7E Belvidere
RouteCounty Highway 7663
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2489, -97.5234
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic100 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 7663 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Coll 7663 over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7663 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7663 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7663 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.