US Bridges

K39 HWY over Woodruf Br Bufalo CR

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.55 MI W U75 · Structure no. 999903901030241

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Woodruf Br Bufalo CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K39 HWY over Woodruf Br Bufalo CR in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesWoodruf Br Bufalo CR
Location2.55 MI W U75
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67806, -95.72389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic866 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Woodruf Br Bufalo CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Woodruf Br Bufalo CR 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 Woodruf Br Bufalo CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Woodruf Br Bufalo CR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Woodruf Br Bufalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.