US Bridges

US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 5.94MI E Jt K8 · Structure no. 999903600920121

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,171 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesEast Beaver Creek Drg
Location5.94MI E Jt K8
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77056, -98.82361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,171 (2023)
Projected traffic2,260 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 East Beaver Creek Drg built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg carry?

About 2,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over East Beaver Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.