US Bridges

Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · E.0-22.6 · Structure no. 000160977005264

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEmmer Rd.
CrossesJordon Creek
LocationE.0-22.6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35558, -95.87632
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmer Rd. over Jordon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Emmer Rd. over Jordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.