US Bridges

FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · Njct US81/N4 6E 1.1N · Structure no. C008523930

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2745
CrossesDry Sandy Creek
LocationNjct US81/N4 6E 1.1N
RouteCounty Highway 2745
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3354, -97.4639
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic75 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 FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAS 2745 over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2745 over Dry Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.