US Bridges

K177 HWY over Pool Branch

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 8.96 MI N Morris Coln · Structure no. 999917700310601

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Pool Branch is a concrete culvert carrying K177 HWY over Pool Branch in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesPool Branch
Location8.96 MI N Morris Coln
RouteState Highway 177
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9975, -96.52056
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2023)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Pool Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Pool Branch 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 Pool Branch carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over Pool Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Pool Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.