US Bridges

Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 5.5S of Cairo · Structure no. 000000000760040

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 39 - SE 100 Ave
CrossesPainter Creek
Location5.5S of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56856, -98.55656
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 39 - SE 100 Ave over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.