CTH RK
Carrying CTH RK over DUCK CREEK
AT DUCK CREEK, Brown, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CTH RK
The CTH RK bridge in Brown, Wisconsin carries CTH RK over DUCK CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 58.0 meters (190 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,730 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CTH RK compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 58.0 m (190 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.9 m (46 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,730 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B05065300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CTH RK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CTH RK against other structures in Brown and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CTH RK?
CTH RK in Brown, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CTH RK inspected?
CTH RK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,730 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH RK is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CTH RK?
CTH RK has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CTH RK?
CTH RK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CTH RK and does age affect safety?
CTH RK was built in 2011, making it 15 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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