NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow
GoodPlatte County, Nebraska · 9NW Columbus · Structure no. S081 12051L
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,875
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow 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 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 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,419 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 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 | 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 NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB US81 over Shell 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow carry?
About 7,875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NB US81 over Shell Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.