US Bridges

46th over Stone House Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4.0N 3.7E of Perry · Structure no. 000441035404200

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

46th over Stone House Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46th over Stone House Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries46th
CrossesStone House Creek
Location4.0N 3.7E of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12893, -95.32295
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 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 46th over Stone House Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46th 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 46th over Stone House Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 46th over Stone House Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 46th over Stone House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.