US Bridges

K177 HWY over Bird Creek Drainage

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.62 MI N of US-54 HWY · Structure no. 999917700081222

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Bird Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K177 HWY over Bird Creek Drainage 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 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 140 ft wide.

CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesBird Creek Drainage
Location0.62 MI N of US-54 HWY
RouteState Highway 177
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81944, -96.75667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 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 Drainage built?

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

What condition is K177 HWY over Bird Creek 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 Bird Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K177 HWY over Bird Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Bird Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.