US Bridges

Cth T over Smith Creek

Poor

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · 0.2 M E of Sth 27 · Structure no. B57008600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
819
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over Smith Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cth T over Smith Creek in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 881 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCth T
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.2 M E of Sth 27
RouteCounty Highway 0T
CountySawyer County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.04872, -91.48383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2024)
Projected traffic881 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$176,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth T over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over Smith 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth T over Smith Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cth T over Smith Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Cth T over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.