Road 6400 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficThayer County, Nebraska · .5E .3S Belvidere · Structure no. C008513120
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 6400 over Big Sandy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 6400 over Big 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 6400 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 6400 over Big 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 November 2018.
How much traffic does Road 6400 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 6400 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road 6400 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.