US Bridges

Lrd Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth K · Structure no. P71093500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek in Wood 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Yellowstone RD
CrossesBr Little Bear Creek
Location1.6M E JCT Cth K
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.64175, -89.95465
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 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 Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Yellowstone RD over Br 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 Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Yellowstone RD over Br Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.