SB US81 over Shell Creek
FairPlatte County, Nebraska · 8NW Columbus · Structure no. S081 12016L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,875
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US81 over Shell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SB US81 over Shell Creek in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,419 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US81 over Shell Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US81 over Shell Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SB US81 over Shell Creek carry?
About 7,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SB US81 over Shell Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SB US81 over Shell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.