K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek
GoodHarvey County, Kansas · 7.41 MI E I-135 · Structure no. 999919600401021
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,401
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.
It carries about 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-196 Highway 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 2,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-196 Highway over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.