US Bridges

K39 HWY over Canville Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.53 MI E Ejct US59 · Structure no. 999903900670571

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Canville Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K39 HWY over Canville Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesCanville Creek
Location1.53 MI E Ejct US59
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71944, -95.13056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2023)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Canville Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Canville 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Canville Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Canville Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Canville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.