US Bridges

Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.2S 3.2E of Eskridge · Structure no. 000990957604600

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 77
CrossesTrib Dragoon Creek
Location1.2S 3.2E of Eskridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84092, -96.04814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 77 over Trib Dragoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.