US Bridges

Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek

Good

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. P34040100000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Blue Bell Road
CrossesMcdougal Creek
Location1.7M E JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.21914, -89.20011
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
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 Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Blue Bell Road over Mcdougal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.