US Bridges

US281 over Dry Creek Overflow

Good

Holt County, Nebraska · 6S Oneill · Structure no. S281 17759

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US281 over Dry Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US281 over Dry Creek Overflow in Holt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS281
CrossesDry Creek Overflow
Location6S Oneill
RouteU.S. Route 281
Coordinates42.3756, -98.6517
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2018)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 US281 over Dry Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US281 over Dry Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US281 over Dry Creek Overflow?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US281 over Dry Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.