US Bridges

K39 HWY over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.18 MI E Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999903900060921

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K39 HWY over Flat Rock 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location1.18 MI E Neosho Coln
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71778, -95.06583
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 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 traffic1,077 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Flat Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is K39 HWY over Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.