US Bridges

Ush 8 over N Fk Main Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth B to N · Structure no. B54002600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 8 over N Fk Main Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 8 over N 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesUsh 8
CrossesN Fk Main Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth B to N
RouteU.S. Route 8
Coordinates45.50043, -90.86144
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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 over N Fk Main Creek built?

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

What condition is Ush 8 over N Fk Main Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 8 over N Fk Main Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ush 8 over N Fk Main Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ush 8 over N Fk Main Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.