US Bridges

Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Kansas · 10.0 W 3.1 S of Holton · Structure no. 0000B04862T0205

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTtp RTE 0977
CrossesTrib. to Soldier Creek
Location10.0 W 3.1 S of Holton
RouteFederal Lands Road 977
StateKansas
Coordinates39.41981, -95.92494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ttp RTE 0977 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.