US Bridges

Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Price County, Wisconsin · 3 MI East of Sth 13 · Structure no. P50091400000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek in Price 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Larkin RD
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location3 MI East of Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.46555, -90.35086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic57 (2023)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$210,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lrd Larkin RD over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.