US Bridges

Cth a over Farrington Creek

Poor

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.7M W JCT Cth Tt · Structure no. B06000800000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Farrington Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth a over Farrington Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, projected to reach 798 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesFarrington Creek
Location0.7M W JCT Cth Tt
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.56944, -91.76889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2022)
Projected traffic798 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$181,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over Farrington Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Farrington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth a over Farrington Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Farrington Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth a over Farrington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.