US Bridges

US50 HWY over West Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.14 MI E K89 · Structure no. 999905000400751

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY over West Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,854 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,363 by 2044. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location2.14 MI E K89
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.46056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,854 (2023)
Projected traffic8,363 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over West 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over West Emma Creek carry?

About 6,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.