US Bridges

Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth F · Structure no. B06007200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 249 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesN Br Little Bear Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates44.5, -91.90083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over N Br Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.