US Bridges

Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. B54002500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 104.4 mi (168 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 8-LAFOLLETTE a
CrossesS Fk Main Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Cth M
RouteU.S. Route 8
CountyRusk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.51504, -90.70933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed104.4 mi (168 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 8-LAFOLLETTE a over S Fk Main Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.