Gyp Hill Road over Walnut Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 0.6S 3.0W Medicine Lodge · Structure no. 000000000040140
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gyp Hill Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gyp Hill Road over Walnut Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gyp Hill Road over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gyp Hill Road over Walnut 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 Walnut Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gyp Hill Road over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Gyp Hill Road over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.