US Bridges

US36 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 5.82MI E Jt K25 · Structure no. 999903600770061

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 90 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 366 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location5.82MI E Jt K25
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81333, -100.93722
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width366 ft (111.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2023)
Projected traffic541 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 Beaver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US36 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage 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 Beaver Creek Drainage carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 366 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.