US Bridges

N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.7S of Hesston · Structure no. 000000000400090

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Ridge RD
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location3.7S of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07583, -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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic725 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ridge RD over Middle 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 N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Ridge RD over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.