US Bridges

Cth C over Burr Oak Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth a · Structure no. B32057300000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth C over Burr Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth C over Burr Oak Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth C
CrossesBurr Oak Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Cth a
RouteCounty Highway 0C
Coordinates44.05732, -91.05513
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 C over Burr Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth C over Burr Oak 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 C over Burr Oak Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cth C over Burr Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth C over Burr Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.