US Bridges

Lrd Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek

Fair

Rock County, Wisconsin · 2.9M E JCT Sth 140 · Structure no. P53016800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Tighe RD
CrossesLittle Turtle Creek
Location2.9M E JCT Sth 140
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52117, -88.80833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tighe RD over Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.