US Bridges

177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.0N of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840160

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries177th St. Rs 515
CrossesDry Stream
Location1.0E 3.0N of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92765, -99.00223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.