US Bridges

Emmett Road over Cross Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.0N of Emmett · Structure no. 000750955703940

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Road over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emmett Road over Cross Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEmmett Road
CrossesCross Creek
Location1.0N of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.31828, -96.05908
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmett Road over Cross 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 Cross Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Emmett Road over Cross Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Emmett Road over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.