US Bridges

Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B52002600000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCth Q
CrossesFox Hollow Creek
Location1.7M E JCT Cth E
RouteCounty Highway 0Q
Coordinates43.31222, -90.49694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$172,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Q over Fox Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cth Q over Fox Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.