US81 over Barnum Creek
GoodPlatte County, Nebraska · Sjct US30/US81 .9S · Structure no. S081 10997
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,480
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Barnum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 over Barnum Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,220 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 192.6 mi (310 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US81 over Barnum Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 over Barnum 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does US81 over Barnum Creek carry?
About 9,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Barnum Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Barnum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.