US Bridges

Lrd Butternut RD over Brod Creek

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 1.3M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. P37027800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Butternut RD over Brod Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Butternut RD over Brod Creek in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Butternut RD
CrossesBrod Creek
Location1.3M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarathon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.92086, -90.09875
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic46 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Butternut RD over Brod Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Butternut RD over Brod 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Butternut RD over Brod Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Butternut RD over Brod Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Butternut RD over Brod Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.