US Bridges

Cth P over Big Slough Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 121 · Structure no. P61094500000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth P over Big Slough Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth P over Big Slough Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCth P
CrossesBig Slough Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 121
RouteCounty Highway 0P
Coordinates44.42264, -91.17789
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2022)
Projected traffic333 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$168,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth P over Big Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth P over Big Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cth P over Big Slough Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth P over Big Slough Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cth P over Big Slough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.