US Bridges

Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.3E of Alma · Structure no. 000990941004380

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 39
CrossesKinsley Creek
Location1.0S 4.3E of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00057, -96.20591
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 39 over Kinsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.