US Bridges

US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 5.12 MI N I-35/US-77 JCT · Structure no. 999907700081721

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 18 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 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS-77 HWY
CrossesW Br Walnut River Drg
Location5.12 MI N I-35/US-77 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94722, -96.8525
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,672 (2023)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg carry?

About 1,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 HWY over W Br Walnut River Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.