US Bridges

Emmett Road over Bartlett Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.0W of Emmett · Structure no. 000000000750520

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Road over Bartlett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emmett Road over Bartlett Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmett Road
CrossesBartlett Creek
Location1.0N 1.0W of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3182, -96.07001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bartlett Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmett Road over Bartlett 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Emmett Road over Bartlett Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emmett Road over Bartlett Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Emmett Road over Bartlett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.