US Bridges

Sth 13 over Smith Creek

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Sth 182 · Structure no. B50001200000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 13 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 13 over Smith Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,157 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 116.8 mi (188 km).

CarriesSth 13
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Sth 182
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates45.95352, -90.47048
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed116.8 mi (188 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 13 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 13 over Smith 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 13 over Smith Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 13 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 13 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.