US Bridges

Lrd French RD over Duck Creek

Good

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 2.4M S JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. P44008800000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd French RD over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lrd French RD over Duck Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd French RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location2.4M S JCT Sth 54
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.46635, -88.34963
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic484 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd French RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd French RD over Duck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd French RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd French RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd French RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.