US Bridges

US36 HWY over Porcupine Creek Drainage

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 1.52 MI E Smith Coln · Structure no. 999903600450011

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Porcupine Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Porcupine Creek Drainage in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesPorcupine Creek Drainage
Location1.52 MI E Smith Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78472, -98.47583
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Porcupine Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US36 HWY over Porcupine 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 December 2024.

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

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Porcupine Creek Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Porcupine Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.