US Bridges

W 36th ST over West Emma Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.5W of Hesston · Structure no. 000400805505640

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 36th ST over West Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W 36th ST over West Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 36th ST
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location4.0S 2.5W of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 4012
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08667, -97.47167
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 W 36th ST over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 36th ST 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 W 36th ST over West Emma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 36th ST over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 36th ST over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.