US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek

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Brown County, Kansas · 5.54 MI E Ejct US75 · Structure no. 999903600070621

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,511 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,076 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5.54 MI E Ejct US75
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84833, -95.63083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,511 (2023)
Projected traffic6,076 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.