US Bridges

US59 HWY over Stone House Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · 1.48 MI N of US24 · Structure no. 999905900440421

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Stone House Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY 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 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 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesStone House Creek
Location1.48 MI N of US24
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08667, -95.32611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2023)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US59 HWY over Stone House Creek built?

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

What condition is US59 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 2023.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Stone House Creek carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Stone House Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Stone House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.