US Bridges

39th over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.8E of Perry · Structure no. 000441029804220

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th over Wild Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 39th over Wild Horse Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries39th
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location3.0N 0.8E of Perry
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11644, -95.37716
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 39th over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th over Wild Horse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 39th over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 39th over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 39th over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.