US Bridges

Lrd K over Cattail Valley Creek

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Ush 12 · Structure no. B29009000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd K over Cattail Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd K over Cattail Valley Creek in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd K
CrossesCattail Valley Creek
Location0.8M S JCT Ush 12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.7671, -90.05528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic558 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 K over Cattail Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd K over Cattail Valley 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Lrd K over Cattail Valley Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd K over Cattail Valley Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd K over Cattail Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.