US Bridges

K39 HWY over Snake Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 7.12 MI E of US400/39 JCT · Structure no. 999903901030211

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Snake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K39 HWY over Snake Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesSnake Creek
Location7.12 MI E of US400/39 JCT
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62444, -95.77139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks28%
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

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 K39 HWY over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Snake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Snake Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Snake Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.