US Bridges

US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 10M N Ejct K9 · Structure no. 999907700580601

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,191 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2044. The structure is 1,191 ft (362.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 77 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek & UP RR
Location10M N Ejct K9
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83194, -96.64556
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,191 ft (362.9 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2023)
Projected traffic2,173 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR 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 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR?

The structure is 1,191 ft (362.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 HWY over Spring Creek & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.