US Bridges

Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5W of Hesston · Structure no. 000000000400225

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek in Harvey 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 306 W Dutch Ave
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location1.5W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 306
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.145, -97.47222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2006)
Projected traffic875 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 306 W Dutch Ave over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.