US Bridges

177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 4.4N 1.0E of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840170

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries177th St. Rs 515
CrossesSalt Creek
Location4.4N 1.0E of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9512, -99.00218
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does 177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 177th St. Rs 515 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.