US Bridges

FR2131 over Rock Creek

Fair

Forest County, Wisconsin · 0.4MI W of 2134 on FR2131 · Structure no. 091304000035360

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR2131 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying FR2131 over Rock Creek in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFR2131
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.4MI W of 2134 on FR2131
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyForest County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.57057, -88.50081
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 FR2131 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR2131 over Rock 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 FR2131 over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR2131 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns FR2131 over Rock Creek?

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