US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 3.95 MI E K-139 · Structure no. 999903600790521

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesSfork Mill Creek Drg
Location3.95 MI E K-139
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81333, -97.38833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2023)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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 US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg 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 US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Sfork Mill Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.