US Bridges

K177 HWY over Bird Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 0.39 MI N of US-54 HWY · Structure no. 999917700081212

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Bird Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K177 HWY over Bird Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesBird Creek
Location0.39 MI N of US-54 HWY
RouteState Highway 177
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81583, -96.75667
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bird Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Bird 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 2024.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over Bird Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over Bird Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Bird Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.