US Bridges

Ridge Road over Stolp Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 7.0S 1.0E of Isabel · Structure no. 000000000040680

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Stolp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Stolp Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesStolp Creek
Location7.0S 1.0E of Isabel
RouteCounty Highway 978
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36735, -98.53792
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Stolp Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Stolp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Stolp Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Stolp Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Stolp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.