Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek
FairRiley County, Kansas · 873-438 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000912
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 77 over Wind 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 77 over Wind Creek?
It is owned by the Army.