US Bridges

Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 1/8 Mile East of Bluemoun · Structure no. B44049100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek in Outagamie 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 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 load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Sunnyview Road
CrossesTributary of Mud Creek
Location1/8 Mile East of Bluemoun
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.29092, -88.45359
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$204,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Sunnyview Road over Tributary of Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.