Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek
PoorRusk County, Wisconsin · 1.7M E JCT Cth F to S · Structure no. B54040800000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple 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 Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Ush 8 over Little Soft Maple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.