US Bridges

SB US81 over Turkey Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · JCT US81/41 2.5N · Structure no. S081 03932R

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).

CarriesSB US81
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationJCT US81/41 2.5N
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates40.5452, -97.5873
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 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 traffic6,540 (2018)
Projected traffic9,156 by 2038
Trucks22%
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 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.