US Bridges

K177 HWY over Crocker Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 7.91 MI N Butler Coln · Structure no. 999917700090291

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Crocker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K177 HWY over Crocker Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesCrocker Creek
Location7.91 MI N Butler Coln
RouteState Highway 177
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18056, -96.56722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2023)
Projected traffic492 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Crocker Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Crocker 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over Crocker Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over Crocker Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Crocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.