US Bridges

Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek

Poor

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Cth P · Structure no. P28007000000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Staude RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.9M W JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99769, -88.65697
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$186,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Staude RD over Duck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Staude RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.