US Bridges

Ush 12 over Mud Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT IH 94 (e) · Structure no. B41013000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 12 over Mud Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUsh 12
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.4M E JCT IH 94 (e)
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates44.01419, -90.50531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic13,700 (2021)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ush 12 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12 over Mud 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12 over Mud Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 12 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.