US Bridges

K177 HWY over Fox Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 0.04 MI S US50 · Structure no. 999917700090731

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Fox Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K177 HWY over Fox Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesFox Creek
Location0.04 MI S US50
RouteState Highway 177
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3975, -96.54778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Fox 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 Fox Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over Fox Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.