US Bridges

US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.63 MI N Okla State Line · Structure no. 999917700960821

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS177 HWY
CrossesShoo Fly Creek Drainage
Location2.63 MI N Okla State Line
RouteU.S. Route 177
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03667, -97.40083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2023)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.