US Bridges

Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P25005700000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Morrill RD
CrossesBlack Earth Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.16411, -89.84278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Morrill RD over Black Earth Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.