US Bridges

Sth 27 over Nail Creek

Good

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 5.9M N JCT Cth J to E · Structure no. B57003500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Nail Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 27 over Nail Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesNail Creek
Location5.9M N JCT Cth J to E
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates45.65964, -91.11216
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sth 27 over Nail Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Nail 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Nail Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Nail Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 27 over Nail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.