US Bridges

US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.51 MI E Washington Coln · Structure no. 999903600580011

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,766 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 249 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY Nl-Sl
CrossesHop Creek
Location3.51 MI E Washington Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84222, -96.74
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width249 ft (75.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2023)
Projected traffic1,766 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Nl-Sl over Hop Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop Creek carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 249 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY Nl-Sl over Hop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.