US Bridges

K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch

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Wilson County, Kansas · 0.24 MI N U400 JCT · Structure no. 999903901030521

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch is a concrete culvert carrying K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-39 HWY
CrossesTeeters Branch
Location0.24 MI N U400 JCT
RouteState Highway 39
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61611, -95.89611
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic605 by 2044
Trucks55%
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 K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch 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 K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns K-39 HWY over Teeters Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.