US Bridges

D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.1E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400809105820

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD-15.1 Minor
CrossesEmma Creek
Location3.0S 3.1E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 4004
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95611, -97.44222
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-15.1 Minor over 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 D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns D-15.1 Minor over Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.