US Bridges

Cth O over Alder Creek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S. JCT Cth Dd · Structure no. B71014700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth O over Alder Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Cth O over Alder Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth O
CrossesAlder Creek
Location0.4M S. JCT Cth Dd
RouteCounty Highway 0O
Coordinates44.4611, -89.74671
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 O over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth O over Alder 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth O over Alder Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth O over Alder Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Cth O over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.