US Bridges

Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek

Good

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Sth 25 · Structure no. B03014400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 141 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 17 TH Avenue
CrossesBarker Creek
Location1.5M E JCT Sth 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.45177, -91.80756
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic141 by 2042
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 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lrd 17 TH Avenue over Barker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.