US Bridges

Cth Kk over Lee Valley Creek

PoorPosted for load

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. P06094200000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Kk over Lee Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Kk over Lee Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Kk
CrossesLee Valley Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 37
RouteCounty Highway 0KK
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.42833, -91.80472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$139,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Kk over Lee Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Kk over Lee Valley 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 Kk over Lee Valley Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Kk over Lee Valley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Kk over Lee Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.