US Bridges

US24 HWY over Stone House Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 7.71 MI E K237 · Structure no. 999902400440101

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,639
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 HWY over Stone House Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US24 HWY over Stone House Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,639 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,712 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS24 HWY
CrossesStone House Creek
Location7.71 MI E K237
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06667, -95.33583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,639 (2023)
Projected traffic3,712 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US24 HWY over Stone House Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 HWY over Stone House 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US24 HWY over Stone House Creek carry?

About 3,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US24 HWY over Stone House Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US24 HWY over Stone House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.