US Bridges

NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary

Fair

Fillmore County, Nebraska · JCT US81/41 .5N · Structure no. S081 03750R

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,495
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary in Fillmore County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,693 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNB US81
CrossesTurkey Creek Tributary
LocationJCT US81/41 .5N
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountyFillmore County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5192, -97.5853
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,495 (2018)
Projected traffic7,693 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,495 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NB US81 over Turkey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.