US Bridges

US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.38 MI N Okla State Line · Structure no. 999917700961391

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-177 HWY
CrossesShoo Fly Creek
Location2.38 MI N Okla State Line
RouteU.S. Route 177
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03306, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed5 mi (8 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 US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek 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 US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek carry?

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

How long is US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-177 HWY over Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.