Sth 48 over Hickey Creek
FairBarron County, Wisconsin · 7.3M E JCT Ush 63 to N · Structure no. B03009500000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 48 over Hickey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 48 over Hickey Creek in Barron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 48 over Hickey Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 48 over Hickey 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 48 over Hickey Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 48 over Hickey Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Sth 48 over Hickey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.