US Bridges

US36 HWY over Williams Creek

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 5.21 MI E Ejct K7 · Structure no. 999903600220081

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Williams Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 5,531 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,449 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location5.21 MI E Ejct K7
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78194, -95.00139
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,531 (2023)
Projected traffic7,449 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US36 HWY over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US36 HWY over Williams 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 US36 HWY over Williams Creek carry?

About 5,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Williams Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.