US Bridges

Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek

Good

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth a · Structure no. B52027400000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Covered Bridge
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.37258, -90.41989
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Covered Bridge over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.