US Bridges

Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.6 M E JCT Sth 27 · Structure no. B62026200000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Tainter Hollow
CrossesBranch Tainter Creek
Location1.6 M E JCT Sth 27
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.4453, -90.9202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Tainter Hollow over Branch Tainter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.