US Bridges

US-77 HWY over Little Walnut Drg

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 3.32 MI N Cowley Coln · Structure no. 999907700081741

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,068
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 HWY over Little Walnut Drg is a concrete culvert carrying US-77 HWY over Little Walnut Drg in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 3,068 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,193 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-77 HWY
CrossesLittle Walnut Drg
Location3.32 MI N Cowley Coln
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52278, -97.00194
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2023)
Projected traffic3,193 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Little Walnut Drg built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-77 HWY over Little Walnut 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 Little Walnut Drg carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-77 HWY over Little Walnut Drg?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 HWY over Little Walnut Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.