US Bridges

Cth H over Hulburt Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.0M W JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. P56094700000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,573
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H over Hulburt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth H over Hulburt Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 1,573 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,730 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H
CrossesHulburt Creek
Location1.0M W JCT Sth 13
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.62598, -89.81074
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2024)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 H over Hulburt Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H over Hulburt 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H over Hulburt Creek carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth H over Hulburt Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Cth H over Hulburt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.