US Bridges

5th over Stone House Creek

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Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.1E of Perry · Structure no. 000441035104305

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th over Stone House Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th over Stone House Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 30 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries5th
CrossesStone House Creek
Location1.5S 3.1E of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05181, -95.33383
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Stone House Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th over 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 Stone House Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 5th over Stone House Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 5th over Stone House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.