US Bridges

Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 4.1E 1.0S Valley Center · Structure no. 000870825106000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 77th
CrossesMain Br. Chisholm Creek
Location4.1E 1.0S Valley Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82497, -97.29667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2022)
Projected traffic461 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 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 Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 77th over Main Br. Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.