US Bridges

Cth T over Fleming Creek

Poor

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. P32008600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Fleming Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth T over Fleming Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCth T
CrossesFleming Creek
Location1.0M W JCT Cth Ee
RouteCounty Highway 0T
Coordinates44.01392, -91.02872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic572 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Fleming Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Fleming Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Cth T over Fleming Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth T over Fleming Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over Fleming Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.