Road 6600 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadThayer County, Nebraska · 2.5E Belvidere · Structure no. C008523510
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 6600 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Road 6600 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 4 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 6600 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 6600 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 2023.
How much traffic does Road 6600 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 6600 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Road 6600 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.