Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 4.6E 3.0N of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590809605420
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheyenne Rd. 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cheyenne Rd. over West Emma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.