US Bridges

S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.9S of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400060

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,004
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Ridge RD Rs 304
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location3.0W 1.9S of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02889, -97.42722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2020)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma 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 S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Ridge RD Rs 304 over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.