US Bridges

US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.09 MI E Wjct K39 · Structure no. 999905900670071

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 K39 HWY
CrossesLittle Canville Creek
Location4.09 MI E Wjct K39
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68861, -95.18028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2023)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek 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 US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.