US Bridges

Sth 96 over Mud Creek

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Ush 41 to N · Structure no. B44006800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 96 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 96 over Mud Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 29,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,040 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 96
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Ush 41 to N
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates44.273, -88.46181
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 24 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 Continuous
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 traffic29,900 (2024)
Projected traffic37,040 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sth 96 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 96 over Mud 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 Sth 96 over Mud Creek carry?

About 29,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 96 over Mud Creek?

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

Who owns Sth 96 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.