US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek
GoodJewell County, Kansas · 2.53 MI W of K-14 W JCT · Structure no. 999903600450074
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,194
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 90 years old, older 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,238 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 118 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek carry?
About 2,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns US-36 HWY over Middle Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.