US Bridges

US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 7.31 MI N US166 · Structure no. 999907700180041

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,695
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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 5,695 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesPosey Creek Drainage
Location7.31 MI N US166
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16028, -97.02833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,695 (2023)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage carry?

About 5,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Posey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.