US Bridges

Cth V over Sour Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth Tt · Structure no. P32009500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Sour Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth V over Sour Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 421 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V
CrossesSour Creek
Location1.7M E JCT Cth Tt
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.02807, -91.20848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2022)
Projected traffic421 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sour Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Sour 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 Sour Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth V over Sour Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Sour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.