Sth 27 over Brown Creek
FairEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. B18049200000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 27 over Brown Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 27 over Brown Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 58.4 mi (94 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 27 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 27 over Brown 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 27 over Brown Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 27 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Sth 27 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.