US Bridges

Cth K over Rio Creek

Fair

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. B31008200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Rio Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth K over Rio Creek in Kewaunee 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesRio Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 54
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates44.58911, -87.54219
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 K over Rio Creek built?

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

What condition is Cth K over Rio 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Rio Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Rio Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Rio Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.