US Bridges

K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 7.26 MI E Sjct US-169 · Structure no. 999903900670911

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,083 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK-39 HWY
CrossesBig Creek Overflow
Location7.26 MI E Sjct US-169
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68139, -95.31917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,083 (2023)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2044
Trucks12%
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

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 K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow 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 K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-39 HWY over Big Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.