US Bridges

Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek

PoorPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 88 · Structure no. P06008000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth E
CrossesLittle Waumandee Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 88
RouteCounty Highway 0E
Coordinates44.31583, -91.77333
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2022)
Projected traffic298 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth E over Little Waumandee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over Little Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.