US Bridges

Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson Creek

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth Rp · Structure no. B20004000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 636 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Melody Lane
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.7M W JCT Cth Rp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFond du Lac County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.82104, -88.51868
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2021)
Projected traffic636 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Melody Lane over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Melody Lane over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.