US Bridges

Emmett Road over Lost Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 7.0N of Belvue · Structure no. 000000000750500

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Road over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emmett Road over Lost Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmett Road
CrossesLost Creek
Location7.0N of Belvue
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31973, -96.17389
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2013)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Emmett Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmett Road over Lost 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Emmett Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Emmett Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Emmett Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.