US Bridges

K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.51 MI E Ejct K3 · Structure no. 999903900060431

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesOwl Creek Drainage
Location1.51 MI E Ejct K3
RouteState Highway 39
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71806, -94.9425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2023)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Owl Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.