US81 over Prairie Creek
GoodPolk County, Nebraska · 0S Stromsburg · Structure no. S081 07815
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,950
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 over Prairie Creek in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,135 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 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 US81 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US81 over Prairie 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US81 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 3,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US81 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US81 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.