US Bridges

Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth C to S · Structure no. B41020800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsh 12-STH 16
CrossesKreyer Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Cth C to S
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates43.97264, -90.46042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 12-STH 16 over Kreyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.