US Bridges

US36 HWY over Big Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 4.77MI E Ejct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740111

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US36 HWY over Big Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 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 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.77MI E Ejct U183
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75528, -99.21972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,882 (2023)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US36 HWY over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 1,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Big Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.