US Bridges

Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek

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Phillips County, Kansas · 1.17 MI E-Ntn Cl 0LD Alin · Structure no. 999903600740431

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld US 36 Align
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.17 MI E-Ntn Cl 0LD Alin
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82806, -99.605
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2023)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Old US 36 Align over Deer 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 Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 36 Align over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.