US Bridges

Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 7.4N of Haverhill · Structure no. 000000000080340

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,934 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 77 871-22
CrossesUnnamed Watercourse
Location7.4N of Haverhill
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78604, -96.88039
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2021)
Projected traffic1,934 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 77 871-22 over Unnamed Watercourse?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.