US Bridges

Cth V over Flayton Creek

Poor

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Sth 64 · Structure no. P17092500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Flayton Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth V over Flayton Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesFlayton Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Sth 64
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates45.14512, -92.08484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic401 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$162,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth V over Flayton Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cth V over Flayton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cth V over Flayton Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth V over Flayton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Flayton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.