US Bridges

US77 HWY over Walnut River Drainage

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 10.33 MI N JCT US160-US77 · Structure no. 999907700180731

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,592
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Walnut River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US77 HWY over Walnut River Drainage 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 5,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,823 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 96 ft wide.

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesWalnut River Drainage
Location10.33 MI N JCT US160-US77
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38778, -97.00639
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,592 (2023)
Projected traffic6,823 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Walnut River Drainage built?

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

What condition is US77 HWY over Walnut River Drainage 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 Walnut River Drainage carry?

About 5,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.