US Bridges

Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek

PoorPosted for load

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P60093600000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Perkins ST
CrossesCorrection Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.13478, -90.32442
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$133,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Lrd Perkins ST over Correction 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Perkins ST over Correction Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.