US Bridges

Emmeram Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.0N & 0.9E of Catharine · Structure no. 000260619804440

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmeram Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Emmeram Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 55 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmeram Road
CrossesN. Fork Big Creek Trib.
Location2.0N & 0.9E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 2620
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95833, -99.19917
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
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N. Fork Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmeram Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib. 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 N. Fork Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Emmeram Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Emmeram Road over N. Fork Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.