US Bridges

E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.9E of Melvern · Structure no. 000701003905120

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 333rd ST 177
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.5S 0.9E of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46328, -95.61914
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E 333rd ST 177 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.