US Bridges

Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to Driftwood Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.5W 2.5 N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000000000040080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to Driftwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to Driftwood Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGyp Hill Road
CrossesTrib. to Driftwood Creek
Location2.5W 2.5 N of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates37.049, -98.69436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to Driftwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Driftwood Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to Driftwood Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gyp Hill Road over Trib. to Driftwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.