US Bridges

RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib

Fair

Thayer County, Nebraska · 1.5W 1S Alexandria · Structure no. C008514330

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 7000
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Trib
Location1.5W 1S Alexandria
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2271, -97.4258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RD 7000 over Big Sandy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.