US Bridges

Ush 8 over Hay Creek

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 0.57 MI E of Beaumont RD · Structure no. B50027500000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over Hay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 8 over Hay Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.57 MI E of Beaumont RD
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.54195, -90.36077
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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 Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8 over Hay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over Hay Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ush 8 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.