US Bridges

Lrd Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. P61014300000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Lrd Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Fuller Coulee
CrossesFuller Coulee Creek
Location0.6M W JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.42244, -91.22808
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee 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 Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fuller Coulee over Fuller Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.