US Bridges

Cth V over Long Coulee Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B32006600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Long Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth V over Long Coulee Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 3,570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,927 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesLong Coulee Creek
Location2.3M N JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates43.99648, -91.25585
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2022)
Projected traffic3,927 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 V over Long Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Long Coulee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth V over Long Coulee Creek carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth V over Long Coulee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cth V over Long Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.