US Bridges

Cth K over Dickey Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. B27010300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Dickey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Dickey Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 947 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth K
CrossesDickey Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 54
RouteCounty Highway 0K
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.34186, -90.74656
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic947 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Dickey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Dickey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K over Dickey Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Dickey Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Dickey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.