US Bridges

US36 HWY over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 8.78MI W Jt K25 · Structure no. 999903600770011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US36 HWY over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location8.78MI W Jt K25
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78472, -101.20333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2023)
Projected traffic841 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Little Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.