US Bridges

Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.8E 5.6S of Canton · Structure no. 000590811805340

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDakota Rd.
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location0.8E 5.6S of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30425, -97.41126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic43 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dakota Rd. over 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 Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dakota Rd. over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.