US Bridges

Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.7M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. P53014600000000

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Cleophas RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.7M E JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55625, -89.21369
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$142,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Cleophas RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.