US Bridges

Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.4W of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400440

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 749 NW 12th ST
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location2.4W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0575, -97.41722
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2006)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East 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 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 749 NW 12th ST over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.