US Bridges

N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary

Good

Douglas County, Nebraska · 5W Elk City · Structure no. S036 00429

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN36
CrossesRawhide Creek Tributary
Location5W Elk City
RouteState Highway 36
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3788, -96.3462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2018)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary 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 2022.

How much traffic does N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns N36 over Rawhide Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.