US Bridges

US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 6.07MI E Ejct U183 · Structure no. 999903600740121

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
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 1962, 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek Drainage
Location6.07MI E Ejct U183
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75583, -99.19528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed—
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 1962, making it 63 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 1,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Deer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.