US Bridges

IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek

Fair

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 125 to E · Structure no. B44002200000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 66 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 77,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,620 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH Ush 10-IH 41
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 125 to E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.26288, -88.46593
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,100 (2021)
Projected traffic78,620 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is IH Ush 10-IH 41 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek carry?

About 77,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns IH Ush 10-IH 41 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.