US Bridges

K 177 over Fox Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 3.33 MI N US50 · Structure no. 999917700090761

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K 177 over Fox Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K 177 over Fox Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK 177
CrossesFox Creek
Location3.33 MI N US50
RouteState Highway 177
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44694, -96.55444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2023)
Projected traffic973 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 K 177 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is K 177 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 K 177 over Fox Creek carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K 177 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K 177 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.