US Bridges

Cth C over Hawk Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth P · Structure no. B27001700000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Hawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth C over Hawk Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,438 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCth C
CrossesHawk Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Cth P
RouteCounty Highway 0C
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.28519, -90.89019
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 statusOpen, no 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$647,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth C over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Hawk 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 C over Hawk Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth C over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cth C over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.