US Bridges

Cth T over French Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B61009100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth T over French Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth T over French Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCth T
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0T
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.14936, -91.32544
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2022)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 T over French Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth T over French 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cth T over French Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth T over French Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth T over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.