US Bridges

Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.1M N JCT Sth 82 · Structure no. B62008400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd Taylor RD
CrossesCooley Creek
Location3.1M N JCT Sth 82
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.43253, -91.12556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Taylor RD over Cooley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.