US Bridges

US-77 Highway over Rock Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.51 MI N of K-15 Njct · Structure no. 999907700180751

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 Highway over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-77 Highway over Rock Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 42 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2044. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS-77 Highway
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.51 MI N of K-15 Njct
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42583, -97.00556
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2023)
Projected traffic3,142 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highway over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US-77 Highway over Rock 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 US-77 Highway over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-77 Highway over Rock Creek?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 Highway over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.