US Bridges

77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 77THN 0.8 E of 143RDE · Structure no. 000870839806000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries77THN Local RD
CrossesTrib to Whitewater Creek
Location77THN 0.8 E of 143RDE
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82519, -97.15799
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 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 77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 77THN Local RD over Trib to Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.