US Bridges

Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 1.3MI S of Cth Hh · Structure no. B18010300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Lowes Creek RD
CrossesLowes Creek
Location1.3MI S of Cth Hh
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.66511, -91.48367
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic225 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 Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lowes Creek RD over Lowes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.