US Bridges

K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 3.05 MI N Butler Coln · Structure no. 999917700090261

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesMercer Creek Drainage
Location3.05 MI N Butler Coln
RouteState Highway 177
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12278, -96.59222
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 Mercer Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Mercer Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.