US36 HWY over Deer Creek
FairPhillips County, Kansas · 7.07MI W Wjct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740051
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,610
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US36 HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US36 HWY over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US36 HWY over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US36 HWY over Deer 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 US36 HWY over Deer Creek carry?
About 1,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US36 HWY over Deer Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US36 HWY over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.