US Bridges

Cth X over Deer Tail Creek

FairPosted for load

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Ush 8-34 · Structure no. P54007700000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over Deer Tail Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cth X over Deer Tail Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesDeer Tail Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Ush 8-34
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates45.49844, -90.925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2024)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$233,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth X over Deer Tail Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth X over Deer Tail 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 Cth X over Deer Tail Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth X over Deer Tail Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over Deer Tail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.