US Bridges

Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek

Poor

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 4.4M N JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B64001200000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLrd Peters RD
CrossesBr Little Turtle Creek
Location4.4M N JCT Sth 67
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.57203, -88.70784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$176,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Peters RD over Br Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.