US281 over Dry Creek
GoodHolt County, Nebraska · 7S Oneill · Structure no. S281 17687
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281 over Dry Creek in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US281 over Dry 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US281 over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US281 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US281 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.