US Bridges

W 1st ST over Middle Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.5S 4.3W of Newton · Structure no. 000400811105700

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1st ST over Middle Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 1st 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1st ST
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location0.5S 4.3W of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04306, -97.42639
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 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; 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 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 traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic35 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1st ST over Middle Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is W 1st ST over Middle 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 W 1st ST over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is W 1st ST over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 1st ST over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.