US Bridges

Ush 53 over King Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B61009800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 53 over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ush 53 over King Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 53
CrossesKing Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Cth E
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.53088, -91.22718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 Ush 53 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 53 over King 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 Ush 53 over King Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ush 53 over King Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 53 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.