US Bridges

US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg.

Fair

Washington County, Kansas · 9.63MI EEJCTK15 15W · Structure no. 999903601010121

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg. in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 89 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,438 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 255 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesHuntresscreek R Drg.
Location9.63MI EEJCTK15 15W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84194, -96.87917
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width255 ft (77.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2023)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Huntresscreek R Drg. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg. carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 255 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Huntresscreek R Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.