US Bridges

US36 HWY over East Marsh Creek

Good

Jewell County, Kansas · 4.33 MI E Ejct K14 · Structure no. 999903600450091

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over East Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over East Marsh Creek in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesEast Marsh Creek
Location4.33 MI E Ejct K14
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78417, -98.03917
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2023)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2044
Trucks35%
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 East Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US36 HWY over East Marsh 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 US36 HWY over East Marsh Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over East Marsh Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over East Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.