US Bridges

Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.0E of Milford · Structure no. 000310871904240

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 77
CrossesDixon Creek
Location5.0S 3.0E of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1, -96.85528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2009)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 77 over Dixon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.