US Bridges

Cth H over S Fk Elk Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 121 · Structure no. B06018300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over S Fk Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth H over S Fk Elk Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth H
CrossesS Fk Elk Creek
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 121
RouteCounty Highway 0H
Coordinates44.46667, -91.61
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic369 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

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 H over S Fk Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over S Fk Elk 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 H over S Fk Elk Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cth H over S Fk Elk Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over S Fk Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.