Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 1.8N 2.5W of Hardtner · Structure no. 000000000040070
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek in Barber 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gyp Hill Road over Driftwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.