US Bridges

SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.45E of Burrton · Structure no. 000000000400490

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek in Harvey 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 36th
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location1.0S 0.45E of Burrton
RouteCounty Highway 753
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99972, -97.65722
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 36th over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.