US Bridges

K39 HWY over Canville Creek Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 2.46 MI E Ejct US59 · Structure no. 999903900670581

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Canville Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K39 HWY over Canville Creek Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesCanville Creek Drainage
Location2.46 MI E Ejct US59
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71833, -95.11306
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Canville 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 Canville Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K39 HWY over Canville Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Canville Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.