US Bridges

Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth Ss · Structure no. B62014800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 82
CrossesDry Hollow Creek
Location1.6M E JCT Cth Ss
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates43.59117, -90.6941
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 82 over Dry Hollow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 82 over Dry Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.