US81 over Clear Creek
GoodButler County, Nebraska · 4.2S Columbus · Structure no. S081 10761R
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US81 over Clear Creek in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,745 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US81 over Clear Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.