US36 HWY over Plotner Creek
GoodPhillips County, Kansas · 0.61 MI W Wjct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740081
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,436
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US36 HWY over Plotner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US36 HWY over Plotner Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US36 HWY over Plotner Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US36 HWY over Plotner 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 US36 HWY over Plotner Creek carry?
About 1,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US36 HWY over Plotner Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US36 HWY over Plotner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.