US Bridges

Cth I over Hobbles Creek

Poor

Price County, Wisconsin · 6.7M S JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. P50091100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Hobbles Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth I over Hobbles Creek in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesCth I
CrossesHobbles Creek
Location6.7M S JCT Ush 8
RouteCounty Highway 0I
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.44389, -90.5333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2023)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth I over Hobbles Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Hobbles Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cth I over Hobbles Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth I over Hobbles Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Hobbles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.