US Bridges

Neuchatel Road over French Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0E of Duluth · Structure no. 000750941003622

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neuchatel Road over French Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Neuchatel Road over French Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNeuchatel Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location2.0N 1.0E of Duluth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54861, -96.20294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
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 Neuchatel Road over French Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neuchatel Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Neuchatel Road over French Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Neuchatel Road over French Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Neuchatel Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.