US Bridges

US36 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 7.04 MI E Ejct US77 · Structure no. 999903600580041

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,832 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location7.04 MI E Ejct US77
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84139, -96.51333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2023)
Projected traffic3,832 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage 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 over Spring Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.