US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B10003200000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 27
CrossesHalls Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Cth B to E
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.51775, -90.87657
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 12-STH 27 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.