US Bridges

O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.0W of Walton · Structure no. 000000000400730

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesO-18.9 Rs 875
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location6.0W of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11556, -97.37278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is O-18.9 Rs 875 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 O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns O-18.9 Rs 875 over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.