US Bridges

US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 0.83MI E Wjct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740091

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,183 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,288 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek Drainage
Location0.83MI E Wjct U183
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75556, -99.31028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,183 (2023)
Projected traffic5,288 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Deer Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

About 5,183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.