US Bridges

US36 HWY over Cedar Creek

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.75 MI E Brown Coln · Structure no. 999903600220381

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Cedar Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,119 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,119 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 324 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.75 MI E Brown Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84194, -95.3075
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width324 ft (98.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,119 (2023)
Projected traffic4,119 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 324 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.