US Bridges

Cth K over Taycheedah Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.5M S JCT Sth 23 · Structure no. B20001500000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Taycheedah Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Taycheedah Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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 4 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,020 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesTaycheedah Creek
Location0.5M S JCT Sth 23
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates43.77531, -88.38867
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$283,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Taycheedah Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Cth K over Taycheedah 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 Taycheedah Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Taycheedah Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Taycheedah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.