US Bridges

US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 00.44 MI E Jt K67 · Structure no. 999903600690101

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 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 1,752 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog CR Drainage
Location00.44 MI E Jt K67
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83889, -99.80639
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2023)
Projected traffic2,014 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 US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Prairie Dog CR Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.