US Bridges

Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek

Poor

Green County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth J · Structure no. B23008600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesNorth Br Hefty Creek
Location1.0M E JCT Cth J
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.79247, -89.70968
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$245,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over North Br Hefty 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H over North Br Hefty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.