US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT IH 94 (f) · Structure no. B27005600000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,716
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,787 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 27-WATE
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.8M E JCT IH 94 (f)
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.29656, -90.84706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,716 (2022)
Projected traffic11,787 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek carry?

About 10,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-STH 27-WATE over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.