US Bridges

US36 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Phillips County, Kansas · 1.43MI E Ejct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740101

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Spring Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.43MI E Ejct U183
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75556, -99.2825
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2023)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US36 HWY over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.