US Bridges

6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · S Edge Belvidere · Structure no. C008532920

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 81 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries6300 RD
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
LocationS Edge Belvidere
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.2481, -97.5579
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2003)
Projected traffic81 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6300 RD over Big 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 6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 6300 RD over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.