US Bridges

Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 3.2M E JCT Sth 60 · Structure no. B11008800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch in Columbia 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Smokey Hollow
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.2M E JCT Sth 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.37718, -89.46116
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Smokey Hollow over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.