US Bridges

Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.5S of Emmett · Structure no. 000750957103963

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoyland Road
CrossesTrib. Little Cross Creek
Location0.5S of Emmett
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29869, -96.05249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek built?

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

What condition is Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Moyland Road over Trib. Little Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.