US Bridges

US-77 HWY over North Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.1 MI N US166/77 Rndabt · Structure no. 999907700180941

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,234
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 HWY over North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-77 HWY over North Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,234 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,563 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-77 HWY
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1.1 MI N US166/77 Rndabt
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09444, -97.025
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,234 (2023)
Projected traffic8,563 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 HWY over North Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-77 HWY over North 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 HWY over North Creek carry?

About 6,234 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US-77 HWY over North Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 HWY over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.