US Bridges

Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth Es · Structure no. B64007000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hodges RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Cth Es
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalworth County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.7364, -88.53379
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic348 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 Hodges RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hodges RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.