US Bridges

G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0S 6.5E of Newton · Structure no. 00000000040B480

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesG-27.5 Rs 752
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location1.0S 6.5E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 752
StateKansas
Coordinates38, -97.22
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns G-27.5 Rs 752 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.