US Bridges

Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek

Fair

Marinette County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. P38092200000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek in Marinette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Creek RD
CrossesUpper Middle Inlet Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarinette County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.30964, -87.93928
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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 Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Creek RD over Upper Middle Inlet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.