US Bridges

Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI South JCT Cth C · Structure no. P68900000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Brandt Road
CrossesFlume Creek
Location0.1 MI South JCT Cth C
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.6053, -89.17802
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Brandt Road over Flume 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Brandt Road over Flume Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.