US Bridges

I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 9.1 MI NE Butler CO Line · Structure no. 999903500090783

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,014
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,014 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,443 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 136 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 (kta)
CrossesSharpes Creek
Location9.1 MI NE Butler CO Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17389, -96.47139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,014 (2023)
Projected traffic11,443 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 (kta) over Sharpes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek carry?

About 9,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 (kta) over Sharpes Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.