US Bridges

Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek

Good

Adams County, Wisconsin · 2.0M S JCT Sth 21 · Structure no. B01000500000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek in Adams County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 13th DR
CrossesCarter Creek
Location2.0M S JCT Sth 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.99592, -89.82732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 13th DR over Carter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 13th DR over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.