US Bridges

Lrd Steeple DR over Parker Creek

Good

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth J · Structure no. P55093400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Steeple DR over Parker Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Steeple DR over Parker Creek in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Steeple DR
CrossesParker Creek
Location0.7M W JCT Cth J
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.92394, -92.50107
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Steeple DR over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Steeple DR over Parker 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Steeple DR over Parker Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Steeple DR over Parker Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Steeple DR over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.