US Bridges

US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek

Poor

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.91 MI S K-39 N JCT · Structure no. 999905900670081

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,196
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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,196 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 K39 HWY
CrossesLittle Canville Creek
Location0.91 MI S K-39 N JCT
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70611, -95.16056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,196 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek carry?

About 2,196 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns US59 K39 HWY over Little Canville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.