US Bridges

Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek

PoorPosted for load

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. P64009500000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesLrd County Line RD
CrossesLittle Turtle Creek
Location1.0M N JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54995, -88.77661
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$201,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd County Line RD over 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 County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd County Line RD over Little Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.