US Bridges

S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.5W of Wakarusa · Structure no. 000890991904525

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.W. 97th. St. 177
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.5W of Wakarusa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89146, -95.72493
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 97th. St. 177 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.