US Bridges

Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.5N of Rock Creek · Structure no. 000441015004026

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDecatur Rd.
CrossesTrib. French Creek
Location1.0E 0.5N of Rock Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.25222, -95.51716
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur Rd. over Trib. French 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Decatur Rd. over Trib. French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.