US Bridges

Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI East of Fairview R · Structure no. B50008300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesS Fork Main Creek
Location0.1 MI East of Fairview R
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.53747, -90.63622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.8 mi (151 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 Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over S Fork Main 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ush 8 over S Fork Main Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.