US Bridges

Cth U over Knapp Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth Kk · Structure no. B12004900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth U over Knapp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth U over Knapp Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCth U
CrossesKnapp Creek
Location1.1M N JCT Cth Kk
RouteCounty Highway 0U
Coordinates43.3535, -90.66619
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 U over Knapp Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth U over Knapp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth U over Knapp Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth U over Knapp Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth U over Knapp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.