US Bridges

Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 8.8S of Canton · Structure no. 000000000590030

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 304 27th. Ave
CrossesTrib. to West Emma Creek
Location8.8S of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25806, -97.42652
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 304 27th. Ave over Trib. to West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.