US Bridges

Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 80 · Structure no. B25007300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Meadow Brook R
CrossesMorrey Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.14744, -90.34169
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Meadow Brook R over Morrey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.