US Bridges

14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.9N of Hesston · Structure no. 000400807005541

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries14-Q.9 Local
CrossesTrib. West Emma Creek
Location2.0W 0.9N of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15651, -97.46369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic28 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 14-Q.9 Local over Trib. West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.