US Bridges

Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 29 · Structure no. B05028900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Big Creek RD
CrossesSorensons Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 29
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.44425, -87.93749
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic17 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Big Creek RD over Sorensons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.