US Bridges

Rs 236 over Carr Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.1W of Cawker City · Structure no. 000000000620090

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 236 over Carr Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 236 over Carr Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRs 236
CrossesCarr Creek
Location6.0S 1.1W of Cawker City
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42278, -98.4525
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2002)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 236 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 236 over Carr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 236 over Carr Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Rs 236 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 236 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.