US Bridges

Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek

Poor

Grant County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Ush 61 · Structure no. P22012700000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Townhall RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.2M W JCT Ush 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.09169, -90.69631
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Townhall RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.