US Bridges

SW 36th ST over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.9E of Halstead · Structure no. 000400815905760

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 36th ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW 36th ST over Sand Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 36th ST
CrossesSand Creek
Location6.9E of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 4006
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99917, -97.37417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 SW 36th ST over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 36th ST over Sand 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SW 36th ST over Sand Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is SW 36th ST over Sand Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 36th ST over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.