US Bridges

Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.1W of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090530

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1077
CrossesCottonwood River
Location2.5S 1.1W of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 1077
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36233, -96.5603
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2014)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1077 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.