US Bridges

US81 over Indian Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Nebraska · 2.1S Fairmont · Structure no. S081 04335

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,540
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US81 over Indian 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 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,156 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS81
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.1S Fairmont
RouteU.S. Route 81
Coordinates40.6059, -97.5959
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2018)
Projected traffic9,156 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 US81 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is US81 over Indian 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 US81 over Indian Creek carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US81 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US81 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.