US Bridges

SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.7E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400807305740

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 24th ST
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location0.5N 2.7E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01389, -97.45833
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 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 SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 24th ST 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 SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 24th ST over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.