US Bridges

Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 88 · Structure no. B06015600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesLrd Balk Road
CrossesLittle Waumandee Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 88
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.41083, -91.70833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Balk Road over Little Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.