US Bridges

Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 2.8M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B09011800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesLittle Drywood Creek
Location2.8M N JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.09061, -91.15511
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Little Drywood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sth 27 over Little Drywood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.