US Bridges

20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.0N of Newton · Structure no. 000400819005542

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries20-Q.9 Local
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location6.0N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15778, -97.35306
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20-Q.9 Local 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 20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 20-Q.9 Local over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.