US Bridges

24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.3S of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590805005503

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries24th. Ave.
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location3.0E 1.3S of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18391, -97.4819
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th. Ave. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns 24th. Ave. over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.