US Bridges

Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek

Poor

Rock County, Wisconsin · 4.1M E JCT Sth 140 · Structure no. B53001900000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 413 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Creek RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location4.1M E JCT Sth 140
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61128, -88.78067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$703,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Creek RD over Turtle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Creek RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.