US Bridges

Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.9W of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000000590210

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 429 Smoky Val.
CrossesNorth Gypsum Creek
Location3.9W of Roxbury
RouteCounty Highway 429
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5509, -97.50017
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 429 Smoky Val. over North Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.