US Bridges

Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0SE of Moundridge · Structure no. 000000000591020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2043
CrossesTrib. West Emma Creek
Location2.0SE of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 2043
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18384, -97.49451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Rs 2043 over Trib. West 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2043 over Trib. West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.