US Bridges

Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.7S of Prescott · Structure no. 000541103005687

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 77
CrossesTrib. Little Osage River
Location2.0W 1.7S of Prescott
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0404, -94.73184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 77 over Trib. Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.