US Bridges

Lrd Croal RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Sth 130 · Structure no. P56090400000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Croal RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Croal RD over Bear Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Croal RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.6M N JCT Sth 130
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.37678, -90.16054
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Croal RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Croal RD over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Croal RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Croal RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Croal RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.