US Bridges

US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 6.24 MI E Ejct K7 · Structure no. 999903600220091

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Peters Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesPeters Creek Drainage
Location6.24 MI E Ejct K7
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78083, -94.98222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 width47 ft (14.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Peters Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.