US Bridges

US77 HWY over Fawn Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.73 MI E Wjct K9 · Structure no. 999907700580101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,093
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Fawn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US77 HWY over Fawn Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesFawn Creek
Location2.73 MI E Wjct K9
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68222, -96.70194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,093 (2023)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 US77 HWY over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over Fawn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over Fawn Creek carry?

About 2,093 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.