US Bridges

US36 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek DR

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 00.04 MI E Jt K67 · Structure no. 999903600690861

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek DR is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek DR in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,752 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 162 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek DR
Location00.04 MI E Jt K67
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83889, -99.81361
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2023)
Projected traffic2,014 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Creek DR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek DR 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 Creek DR carry?

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

How long is US36 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek DR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.