US Bridges

US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 4.55 MI E Jt K8 · Structure no. 999903600920491

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,171 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS-36 HWY
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek
Location4.55 MI E Jt K8
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77056, -98.84944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,171 (2023)
Projected traffic2,260 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 US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver 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 US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-36 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.