US Bridges

E Hickory over Middle Emma Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.4E of Hesston · Structure no. 000400811405580

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hickory over Middle Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Hickory 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Hickory
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location1.0S 0.4E of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.13028, -97.41778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E Hickory over Middle Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is E Hickory 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 E Hickory over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Hickory over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Hickory over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.