US Bridges

Sth 49 over Flume Creek

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B68011900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 49 over Flume Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 49 over Flume Creek in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesSth 49
CrossesFlume Creek
Location2.0M N JCT Cth Z
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates44.59598, -89.20844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 49 over Flume Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 49 over Flume 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 49 over Flume Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 49 over Flume Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 49 over Flume Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.