US Bridges

Cth II over Hawkins Creek

Fair

Richland County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth I · Structure no. P52011900000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth II over Hawkins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth II over Hawkins Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCth II
CrossesHawkins Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth I
RouteCounty Highway 0II
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.47056, -90.33
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic347 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth II over Hawkins Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth II over Hawkins 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 Cth II over Hawkins Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth II over Hawkins Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cth II over Hawkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.