US Bridges

K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.73 MI E Wilson Coln · Structure no. 999903900670221

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage 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 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 3,078 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesVillage Creek Drainage
Location1.73 MI E Wilson Coln
RouteState Highway 39
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68917, -95.49389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Village Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.