US Bridges

Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Wisconsin · 2.5M S JCT Cth N · Structure no. P71007100000000

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 111 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Hh
CrossesBr Hemlock Creek
Location2.5M S JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0HH
Coordinates44.51799, -89.94586
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Cth Hh over Br Hemlock 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Hh over Br Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.