US Bridges

Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek

GoodPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Sth 35 to S · Structure no. B61001300000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

CarriesSth 54-STH 93
CrossesLittle Tamarack Creek
Location1.5M E JCT Sth 35 to S
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.07007, -91.42129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 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 traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$211,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 54-STH 93 over Little Tamarack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.