US Bridges

Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 162 · Structure no. B62005500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 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 970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,312 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesHohlfeld Coulee Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 162
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates43.67912, -91.10468
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Hohlfeld Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.