US Bridges

Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek

Poor

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Sth 93 · Structure no. P61019400000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, 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.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLrd Holcomb Coulee
CrossesHolcomb Coulee Creek
Location2.7M E JCT Sth 93
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.17244, -91.40306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

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

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.