US Bridges

US36 HWY over Spring Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 4.76MI E Jt K182 · Structure no. 999903600920171

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

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Spring 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 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 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.76MI E Jt K182
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78472, -98.58361
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US36 HWY over Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is US36 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.