US Bridges

Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. B31009600000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Lowell Road
CrossesNo-Name Creek
Location0.2M N JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.59256, -87.71342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek?

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

Who owns Lrd Lowell Road over No-Name Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.