US Bridges

Lrd 18th Ave over Barker Creek

Fair

Barron County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Sth 25 · Structure no. P03015600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 18th Ave over Barker Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd 18th Ave over Barker Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 18th Ave
CrossesBarker Creek
Location1.8M E JCT Sth 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarron County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.46623, -91.81146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18th Ave over Barker Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 18th Ave over Barker 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 18th Ave over Barker Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd 18th Ave over Barker Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lrd 18th Ave over Barker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.