Road T over Big Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadThayer County, Nebraska · 1.5W Alexandria · Structure no. C008514335
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road T over Big Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road T over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road T over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road T 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Road T over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road T over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road T over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.