US Bridges

US36 HWY over School Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 6.23 MI E K266 · Structure no. 999903600790081

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,853
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over School Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over School Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSchool Creek
Location6.23 MI E K266
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81306, -97.74639
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,853 (2023)
Projected traffic2,007 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 School Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over School 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over School Creek carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over School Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over School Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.