US Bridges

Sth 40 over Muddy Creek

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B17010100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 40 over Muddy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sth 40 over Muddy Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSth 40
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 40
Coordinates44.93744, -91.72921
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 40 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 40 over Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 40 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 40 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 40 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.