US Bridges

Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow

Poor

Rock County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B53001200000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, 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 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 1,036 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,085 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth J
CrossesTurtle Creek Overflow
Location0.2M N JCT Cth S
RouteCounty Highway 0J
Coordinates42.57442, -88.941
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2024)
Projected traffic1,085 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$218,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cth J over Turtle Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.