US Bridges

K39 HWY over Village Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 5.74 MI E Ejct US75 · Structure no. 999903901030271

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over Village Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K39 HWY over Village Creek 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 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,371 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesVillage Creek
Location5.74 MI E Ejct US75
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68917, -95.5475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Village Creek built?

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

What condition is K39 HWY over Village 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 Village Creek carry?

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

How long is K39 HWY over Village Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.