US Bridges

Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.8E of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000000591170

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in McPherson 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 426 Rainbow RD
CrossesTrib. to Gypsum Creek
Location3.0S 2.8E of Roxbury
RouteCounty Highway 426
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50759, -97.37526
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 426 Rainbow RD over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.