US Bridges

Cth X over French Creek

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI S of JCT Cth P · Structure no. B27015300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over French Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth X over French Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesFrench Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Cth P
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates44.28905, -91.0652
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 X over French Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over French 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 X over French Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth X over French Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.