K-39 HWY over Owl Creek
GoodBourbon County, Kansas · 2.014 MI E JCT K3 · Structure no. 999903900060981
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,021
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-39 HWY over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-39 HWY over Owl Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-39 HWY over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-39 HWY over Owl 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 2025.
How much traffic does K-39 HWY over Owl Creek carry?
About 1,021 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is K-39 HWY over Owl Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns K-39 HWY over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.