US Bridges

K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 2.92 MI S Wjct US56 · Structure no. 999917700640251

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesFour Mile Creek Drainage
Location2.92 MI S Wjct US56
RouteState Highway 177
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61944, -96.49556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2023)
Projected traffic873 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Four Mile Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.