US Bridges

K177 HWY over Nickel Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 10.52 MI N Butler Coln · Structure no. 999917700090741

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Nickel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K177 HWY over Nickel Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 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 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesNickel Creek
Location10.52 MI N Butler Coln
RouteState Highway 177
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21889, -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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 Nickel Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Nickel 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 Nickel Creek carry?

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

How long is K177 HWY over Nickel Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Nickel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.