SB US81 over Turkey Creek
GoodFillmore County, Nebraska · JCT US81/41 2.5N · Structure no. S081 03932L
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,540
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US81 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SB US81 over Turkey Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,156 by 2038. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SB US81 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US81 over Turkey 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does SB US81 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 6,540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SB US81 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SB US81 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.