US Bridges

Ush 12 over Thompson Valley Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.9M E JCT Cth V · Structure no. B18007200000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Thompson Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ush 12 over Thompson Valley Creek in Eau Claire 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesThompson Valley Creek
Location2.9M E JCT Cth V
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.68656, -91.1538
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 over Thompson Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 12 over Thompson Valley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Thompson Valley Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 over Thompson Valley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Ush 12 over Thompson Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.