K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek
PoorMorris County, Kansas · 4.25 MI S Wjct US56 · Structure no. 999917700640261
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 759
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns K177 HWY over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.