US Bridges

K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.37 MI W Sjct I135 · Structure no. 999926000591061

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,867
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesK260 HWY
CrossesWest Emma Creek Drainage
Location0.37 MI W Sjct I135
RouteState Highway 260
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20278, -97.49333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2023)
Projected traffic2,147 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns K260 HWY over West Emma Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.