US Bridges

US77 HWY over Sanford Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.40 MI N Njct K15 · Structure no. 999907700180791

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Sanford Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 HWY over Sanford Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesSanford Creek
Location1.40 MI N Njct K15
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.40972, -97.00472
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 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 Sanford Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over Sanford 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 Sanford Creek carry?

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

How long is US77 HWY over Sanford Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Sanford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.