US Bridges

Ush 8 over Morgan Creek

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.95 MI East of Fairview · Structure no. B50008400000000

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

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Morgan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 8 over Morgan 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 8 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location0.95 MI East of Fairview
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.53753, -90.61872
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 Morgan Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 8 over Morgan 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 Morgan Creek carry?

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

How long is Ush 8 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Ush 8 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.