US Bridges

K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage

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Wilson County, Kansas · 5.02 MI E Ejct US75 · Structure no. 999903901030261

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,371 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesVillage Creek Drainage
Location5.02 MI E Ejct US75
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68917, -95.56056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2023)
Projected traffic2,371 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Village Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Village Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.