US Bridges

5th over Trib. Stone House Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.9E of Perry · Structure no. 000441031804305

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th over Trib. Stone House Creek is a steel culvert carrying 5th over Trib. Stone House Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries5th
CrossesTrib. Stone House Creek
Location1.5S 1.9E of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05249, -95.35606
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 5th over Trib. Stone House Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th over Trib. Stone House 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 5th over Trib. Stone House Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th over Trib. Stone House Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5th over Trib. Stone House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.