US Bridges

Lrd Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI W of Cth R · Structure no. B18023300000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 153 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Barka RD
CrossesThompson Valley Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Cth R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.64739, -91.17958
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Barka RD over Thompson Valley 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 Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lrd Barka RD over Thompson Valley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.