US Bridges

Cth H over Roaring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P27094400000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Roaring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cth H over Roaring Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location1.5M N JCT Sth 54
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.19514, -90.97419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 H over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Roaring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cth H over Roaring Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth H over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.