US Bridges

K177 HWY over Kirk Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 9.80 MI N Butler Coln · Structure no. 999917700090511

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Kirk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K177 HWY over Kirk Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesKirk Creek
Location9.80 MI N Butler Coln
RouteState Highway 177
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20833, -96.56722
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 Kirk Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Kirk Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over Kirk Creek carry?

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

How long is K177 HWY over Kirk Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Kirk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.