US Bridges

Cth B over Buffalo Creek

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth T · Structure no. B27012300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth B over Buffalo Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5M E JCT Cth T
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates44.53534, -91.03589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 B over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.