US Bridges

Cth a over Br Horse Creek

Poor

Richland County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth Z · Structure no. P52094300000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth a over Br Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cth a over Br Horse Creek in Richland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCth a
CrossesBr Horse Creek
Location1.8M E JCT Cth Z
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyRichland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.37942, -90.45206
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$159,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth a over Br Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth a over Br Horse 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 a over Br Horse Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth a over Br Horse Creek?

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

Who owns Cth a over Br Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.