US Bridges

US36 HWY over Snipe Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.36 MI E K99 · Structure no. 999903600580641

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Snipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Snipe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,377 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSnipe Creek
Location3.36 MI E K99
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84167, -96.35389
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,377 (2023)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Snipe Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Snipe 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 over Snipe Creek carry?

About 2,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Snipe Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Snipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.