US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek
FairSmith County, Kansas · 3.40 Mi. East of K-248 · Structure no. 999903600920471
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-36 Highway over East Cedar 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 US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-36 Highway over East Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.