US Bridges

Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek

Fair

Waushara County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Sth 152 · Structure no. B69003100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek in Waushara County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Black Hawk RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.4M E JCT Sth 152
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaushara County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.10508, -89.13644
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 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 traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic129 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$146,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lrd Black Hawk RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.