US Bridges

Lrd French RD over Duck Creek

Poor

Outagamie County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. P44011100000000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd French RD over Duck Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lrd French RD over Duck Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd French RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOutagamie County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.39647, -88.35202
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic51 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$219,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd French RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Lrd French RD over Duck 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 November 2024.

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

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd French RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd French RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.