Sth 38 over Hoods Creek
FairRacine County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI N JCT Sth 31 · Structure no. B51000300000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 38 over Hoods Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sth 38 over Hoods Creek in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 72 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 5 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,640 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 38 over Hoods Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Sth 38 over Hoods 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 38 over Hoods Creek carry?
About 14,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 38 over Hoods Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 38 over Hoods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.