US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls Creek

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 95 (f) · Structure no. B27014100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 27-HAMM
CrossesHalls Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 95 (f)
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.44667, -90.84
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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-HAMM over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-STH 27-HAMM over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.