US Bridges

US36 HWY over Middle Oak Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 3.38MI E Jt K182 · Structure no. 999903600920161

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Middle Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US36 HWY over Middle 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 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesMiddle Oak Creek
Location3.38MI E Jt K182
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78472, -98.60944
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Middle Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over Middle 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 Middle Oak Creek carry?

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

How long is US36 HWY over Middle Oak Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Middle Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.