US Bridges

Cth K over Br Otter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N Cth Hh to E · Structure no. B18009700000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Br Otter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth K over Br Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth K
CrossesBr Otter Creek
Location0.4M N Cth Hh to E
RouteCounty Highway 0K
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.653, -91.27692
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$135,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Br Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Br Otter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Br Otter Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth K over Br Otter Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cth K over Br Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.