US Bridges

US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 5.25 M NW Wjct US-36/K-7 · Structure no. 999900700220031

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 K7 HWY
CrossesStriker Branch
Location5.25 M NW Wjct US-36/K-7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85639, -95.19139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2023)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 K7 HWY over Striker 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US36 K7 HWY over Striker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.