US Bridges

Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle Creek

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. B53037300000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S Smith RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.58289, -88.9225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle 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 September 2024.

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

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Smith RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.