US Bridges

Cth J over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · Town of Red Cedar · Structure no. B17016200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Little Elk Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth J over Little Elk Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 669 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
LocationTown of Red Cedar
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates44.81658, -91.84951
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic639 (2022)
Projected traffic669 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 J over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Little Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth J over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth J over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.