US Bridges

32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.5W Int. K15-I135 · Structure no. 000000000400560

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,025 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries32-N.1RS 1892
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location1.0N 2.5W Int. K15-I135
RouteCounty Highway 1892
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10139, -97.38778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2006)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32-N.1RS 1892 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 32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 32-N.1RS 1892 over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.