US Bridges

Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B61007100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Thompson Coule
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.38167, -91.27808
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Thompson Coule over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.