US Bridges

Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek

Poor

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth F-100 · Structure no. P54011700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Buck Lake RD
CrossesMcdermott Creek
Location0.8M W JCT Cth F-100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.34944, -91.44333
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2024)
Projected traffic94 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$144,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buck Lake RD over Mcdermott Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.