US Bridges

Cth B over Deer Tail Creek

Good

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT Ush 8-27 · Structure no. B54012800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over Deer Tail Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cth B over Deer Tail Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesDeer Tail Creek
Location1.5M N JCT Ush 8-27
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates45.518, -90.88433
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth B over Deer Tail Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over Deer Tail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth B over Deer Tail Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth B over Deer Tail Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over Deer Tail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.