US Bridges

Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Wisconsin · 0.4 M E Cth F · Structure no. P09002500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesBranch Little Hay Creek
Location0.4 M E Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates45.00278, -91.50139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic757 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 B over Branch Little Hay Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns Cth B over Branch Little Hay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.