US Bridges

FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River

Fair

Forest County, Wisconsin · .4MI W of HWY 139 on 2593 · Structure no. 091303000025381

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFR2593 Perenick RD
CrossesLittle Popple River
Location.4MI W of HWY 139 on 2593
Coordinates45.78043, -88.69069
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating88.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
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

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River 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 FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns FR2593 Perenick RD over Little Popple River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.