US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Spring Draw Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 5.9 MI Eof Decatur Coln · Structure no. 999903600690741

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Spring Draw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-36 HWY over Spring Draw Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesSpring Draw Creek
Location5.9 MI Eof Decatur Coln
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82778, -100.06861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2023)
Projected traffic895 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US-36 HWY over Spring Draw Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Spring Draw 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 March 2023.

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

About 877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Spring Draw Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Spring Draw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.