US Bridges

SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.3S of SE 29th · Structure no. 000891007004363

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE Paulen
CrossesTrib to Stinson Creek
Location0.3S of SE 29th
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01057, -95.59556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SE Paulen over Trib to Stinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.