US Bridges

Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek

PoorPosted for load

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth Jj · Structure no. P44092400000000

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 687 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Buchanan RD
CrossesApple Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Cth Jj
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.32513, -88.30262
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2022)
Projected traffic687 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Buchanan RD over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buchanan RD over Apple Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.