US Bridges

Lrd School Section over Turtle Creek

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P64008700000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd School Section over Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd School Section over Turtle Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLrd School Section
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63182, -88.71534
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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 School Section over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd School Section over Turtle 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 School Section over Turtle Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd School Section over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd School Section over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.