US Bridges

US77 HWY over Deer Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 8.88 MI N Wjct US36 · Structure no. 999907700580191

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Deer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US77 HWY over Deer Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 98 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,349 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesDeer Creek
Location8.88 MI N Wjct US36
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.96833, -96.65694
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2023)
Projected traffic2,349 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US77 HWY over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Deer Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.