US Bridges

K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.81 Mi. N of I-35 (kta) · Structure no. 999917700080551

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesWalnut River Drainage
Location0.81 Mi. N of I-35 (kta)
RouteState Highway 177
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05861, -96.63917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Walnut River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.