US Bridges

39th over Spring Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.6E 4.0N of Derby · Structure no. 000870833606280

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

39th over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 39th over Spring Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries39th
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.6E 4.0N of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.621, -97.21501
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2022)
Projected traffic800 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 39th over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 39th over 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 39th over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is 39th over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 39th over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.