US Bridges

77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 77THN 0.8 E of 295THW · Structure no. 000870783806000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries77th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Big Slough Ck.
Location77THN 0.8 E of 295THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82519, -97.66702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 77th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.