US Bridges

Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Thayer County, Nebraska · Njct US81/N4 3E 1.8N · Structure no. C008533310

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7671
CrossesDry Sandy Creek
LocationNjct US81/N4 3E 1.8N
RouteCounty Highway 7671
CountyThayer County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3482, -97.5199
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic200 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 Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7671 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 Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7671 over Dry Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.