US Bridges

Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.6 MI North of 175th St. · Structure no. 521200460000077

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMur-Len RD #77
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location0.6 MI North of 175th St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81863, -94.77958
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2007)
Projected traffic3,890 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mur-Len RD #77 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.