US Bridges

Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 3.5S 5.0W Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000000000040130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGyp Hills Road
CrossesTrib. East Cedar Creek
Location3.5S 5.0W Medicine Lodge
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22533, -98.67817
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar 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 Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Gyp Hills Road over Trib. East Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.