US Bridges

Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 3.2M S JCT Ush 8-80 · Structure no. B54004300000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Poplar RD
CrossesS Fk Main Creek
Location3.2M S JCT Ush 8-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.48272, -90.74025
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Poplar RD over S Fk Main Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.