US Bridges

US36 HWY over East Oak Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 0.91MI E Ejct U281 · Structure no. 999903600920201

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over East Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over East 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 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesEast Oak Creek
Location0.91MI E Ejct U281
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78444, -98.54333
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2023)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks38%
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 Oak Creek built?

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

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

About 903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over East Oak Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over East Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.