US Bridges

K39 HWY over Paint Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.47 MI E JCT K3 · Structure no. 999903900060911

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K39 HWY over Paint Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.47 MI E JCT K3
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71806, -94.96167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Paint 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Paint Creek carry?

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

How long is K39 HWY over Paint Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.