US Bridges

Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Macarthur .4EOFWEBB/95THE · Structure no. 000870833506280

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 39th
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
LocationMacarthur .4EOFWEBB/95THE
RouteCounty Highway 21079
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.621, -97.218
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 39th over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.