US Bridges

Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.5E 1.0S of Winchester · Structure no. 000441047003947

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStitz Rd.
CrossesTrib. Indian Creek
Location2.5E 1.0S of Winchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30762, -95.21746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 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 traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stitz Rd. over Trib. Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.