US Bridges

US36 HWY over West Oak Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.41MI E Jt K182 · Structure no. 999903600920151

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over West Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over West Oak Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesWest Oak Creek
Location0.41MI E Jt K182
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.785, -98.66528
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2023)
Projected traffic1,340 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 West Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US36 HWY over West Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over West Oak Creek carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over West Oak Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over West Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.