Sth 172 over Big Creek
FairBrown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth V · Structure no. B05018400000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 172 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 172 over Big Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.
It carries about 50,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 172 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 172 over Big 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 172 over Big Creek carry?
About 50,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sth 172 over Big Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Sth 172 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.