US Bridges

Lrd Wilcox RD over French Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Cth Cm · Structure no. P11005000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wilcox RD over French Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Wilcox RD over French Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Wilcox RD
CrossesFrench Creek
Location1.0M S JCT Cth Cm
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.61729, -89.37519
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Wilcox RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wilcox RD over French 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Wilcox RD over French Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wilcox RD over French Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wilcox RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.