US Bridges

US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.82 MI N Wjct US-36 · Structure no. 999907700580531

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS_77 Highway
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location3.82 MI N Wjct US-36
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.8975, -96.66694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2023)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US_77 Highway over Horseshoe 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 US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US_77 Highway over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.