US Bridges

US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 4.08 MI E-Ejct K7 · Structure no. 999903600220351

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,954 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesPeters Creek Drainage
Location4.08 MI E-Ejct K7
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78333, -95.02222
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,977 (2023)
Projected traffic5,954 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 US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage 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 Peters Creek Drainage carry?

About 4,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Peters Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.