US Bridges

O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.8E of Hesston · Structure no. 000000000400720

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesO-16.7 Rs 875
CrossesTrib. Middle Emma Creek
Location2.0S 0.8E of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11556, -97.415
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. 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 O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns O-16.7 Rs 875 over Trib. Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.