US Bridges

Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 00.70 MI E Ejct K383 · Structure no. 999903600690571

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAbnd Old US36
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location00.70 MI E Ejct K383
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83861, -99.76889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Abnd Old US36 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.