US Bridges

US36 HWY over Riley Creek

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 0.22 MI E US 81 · Structure no. 999903600790691

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Riley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Riley Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,437 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,723 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesRiley Creek
Location0.22 MI E US 81
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8125, -97.64167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,437 (2023)
Projected traffic3,723 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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 Riley Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over Riley 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 Riley Creek carry?

About 3,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Riley Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.