US Bridges

Ush 12-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek

Good

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 4.6M E of JCT Sth 95 · Structure no. B27015500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 12-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH27
CrossesBr. Halls Creek
Location4.6M E of JCT Sth 95
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.38929, -90.82187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-STH27 over Br. 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-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 12-STH27 over Br. Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.