US Bridges

N Hoover RD over Middle Emma Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.3N 1.0E of Hesston · Structure no. 000400813005547

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Hoover RD over Middle Emma Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Hoover RD over Middle 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Hoover RD
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location0.3N 1.0E of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14917, -97.40861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Hoover RD over Middle Emma Creek built?

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

What condition is N Hoover RD 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 N Hoover RD over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Hoover RD over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N Hoover RD over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.