US-77 Highway over Muddy Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 5.35 MI N of K-15 Njct · Structure no. 999907700180761
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,914
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-77 Highway over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-77 Highway over Muddy Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, 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 2,914 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,284 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-77 Highway over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-77 Highway over Muddy 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 Muddy Creek carry?
About 2,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-77 Highway over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-77 Highway over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.