US Bridges

US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 8.0 MI N JCT US77-US160 · Structure no. 999907700180721

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,017
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,122 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesLittle Dutch Creek
Location8.0 MI N JCT US77-US160
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35417, -97.00722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2023)
Projected traffic6,122 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Little Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Little Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.