US Bridges

Emmeram Road over Stream

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 6.0N 5.3W of Hays · Structure no. 000260593804440

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmeram Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Emmeram Road over Stream in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmeram Road
CrossesStream
Location6.0N 5.3W of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 2618
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95793, -99.43137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

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 Emmeram Road over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmeram Road over Stream 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 Emmeram Road over Stream carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emmeram Road over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Emmeram Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.