US Bridges

K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.66 MI E Wilson Coln · Structure no. 999903900670211

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesLone Star Haul Road
Location1.66 MI E Wilson Coln
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68917, -95.49528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,078 (2023)
Projected traffic3,203 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lone Star Haul Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road carry?

About 3,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Lone Star Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.