US Bridges

19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5W 4.2N of Newton · Structure no. 000400817005603

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek is a concrete slab carrying 19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries19-N.7 Local
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location1.5W 4.2N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11122, -97.37189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic29 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-N.7 Local over East 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 19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 19-N.7 Local over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.