US Bridges

NW 36th ST over Middle Emma Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.1E of Hesston · Structure no. 000400811105640

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

About this bridge

NW 36th ST over Middle Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 36th ST over Middle 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, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 36th ST
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location4.0S 0.1E of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 4012
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08667, -97.42583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 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
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 36th ST over Middle Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is NW 36th ST over Middle 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 NW 36th ST over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is NW 36th ST over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 36th ST over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.