US Bridges

US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 04.26 MI E Ejct K383 · Structure no. 999903600690131

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,609 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,743 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Drainage
Location04.26 MI E Ejct K383
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82806, -99.70444
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,609 (2023)
Projected traffic1,743 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 South Fork Drainage built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage carry?

About 1,609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over South Fork Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.