US Bridges

FR 2630 over Waupee Creek

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · No Data Entered · Structure no. 090604000001047

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2630 over Waupee Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying FR 2630 over Waupee Creek in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFR 2630
CrossesWaupee Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 2630
Coordinates45.1943, -88.39858
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 2630 over Waupee Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 2630 over Waupee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FR 2630 over Waupee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 2630 over Waupee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns FR 2630 over Waupee Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.