US Bridges

US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 3.42 MI E Marshall Coln · Structure no. 999903600660021

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,307
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,307 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,802 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesBlack Vermillion Creek
Location3.42 MI E Marshall Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84139, -96.17528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,307 (2023)
Projected traffic3,802 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Black Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek carry?

About 3,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Black Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.