US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.86 MI E K-236 · Structure no. 999903600660341

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,092
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesGregg Creek
Location4.86 MI E K-236
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84139, -95.84833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2023)
Projected traffic4,003 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Gregg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Gregg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.