US Bridges

US77 HWY over Fancy Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 2.09 MI N K16 · Structure no. 999907700810581

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
864 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Fancy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 HWY over Fancy Creek in Riley 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2044. The structure is 864 ft (263.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesFancy Creek
Location2.09 MI N K16
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46417, -96.75833
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length864 ft (263.4 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2023)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Fancy Creek built?

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

What condition is US77 HWY over Fancy 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 US77 HWY over Fancy Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Fancy Creek?

The structure is 864 ft (263.4 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Fancy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.