US Bridges

Cth Z over Poe Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. P41095400000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Z over Poe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Z over Poe Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 299 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Z
CrossesPoe Creek
Location2.4M E JCT Sth 131
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.7873, -90.49732
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Z over Poe Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Z over Poe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Z over Poe Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Z over Poe Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Z over Poe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.