US Bridges

Lrd 8th ST over Town Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P27070200000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,527
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 8th ST over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd 8th ST over Town Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,527 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd 8th ST
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.30121, -90.85661
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,527 (2022)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 8th ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 8th ST over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 8th ST over Town Creek carry?

About 1,527 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd 8th ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lrd 8th ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.