US Bridges

Lrd Bass RD over Hay Creek

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth K · Structure no. P56093100000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bass RD over Hay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Bass RD over Hay 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bass RD
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.56583, -90.00234
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2024)
Projected traffic129 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$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Bass RD over Hay Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Bass RD over Hay 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 Bass RD over Hay Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Bass RD over Hay Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Bass RD over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.