US Bridges

Cth K over Meadow Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 3.9M N JCT Sth 64 to E · Structure no. B35001300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,095
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth K over Meadow Creek in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3.9M N JCT Sth 64 to E
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates45.22296, -89.66144
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,095 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Meadow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K over Meadow Creek carry?

About 2,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cth K over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.