US Bridges

14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.5N of Halstead · Structure no. 000400807005685

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries14-J.5 Local
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location2.0E 3.5N of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05083, -97.46389
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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
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 14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14-J.5 Local over West 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 14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 14-J.5 Local over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.