US Bridges

NW 24th ST over Middle Emma Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5N 4.4W of Newton · Structure no. 000400811105660

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 24th ST over Middle Emma Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 24th ST over Middle 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 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 24th ST
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location1.5N 4.4W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07222, -97.42667
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 24th ST over Middle Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is NW 24th 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 24th ST over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 24th ST over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 24th ST over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.