US Bridges

29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.7S 7.0E of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590815005508

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries29th. Ave.
CrossesMiddle Emma Creek
Location1.7S 7.0E of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17718, -97.38995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 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 29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th. Ave. over Middle 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 29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 29th. Ave. over Middle Emma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.