US Bridges

M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek

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Harvey County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.7E of Hesston · Structure no. 000400813505640

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-17.6 Minor
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location4.0S 1.7E of Hesston
RouteCounty Highway 4012
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08639, -97.39833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-17.6 Minor over East 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 M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns M-17.6 Minor over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.