US Bridges

Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek

PoorPosted for load

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Cth Uu · Structure no. P44010300000000

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Farrell RD
CrossesBr Apple Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Cth Uu
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.34595, -88.24187
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$164,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Farrell RD over Br Apple Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.