US Bridges

Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth H · Structure no. P71008500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Smoky Hill RD
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Cth H
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.65495, -89.92672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic88 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Smoky Hill RD over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.