US Bridges

Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.6S 1.4E of Canton · Structure no. 000590813405280

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Horse Rd.
CrossesWest Emma Creek
Location2.6S 1.4E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34789, -97.40086
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Horse Rd. over West Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.