US Bridges

US36 HWY over Buffalo Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 0.97MI EWJCTK15 15W · Structure no. 999903601010321

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,924
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US36 HWY over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US36 HWY over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 84 years old, older 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 1,924 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,002 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS36 HWY
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.97MI EWJCTK15 15W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81333, -97.14972
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2023)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US36 HWY over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US36 HWY over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US36 HWY over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US36 HWY over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.