US Bridges

Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 7.5N 0.5W of Galva · Structure no. 000590797505080

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesQuivera Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Gypsum Creek
Location7.5N 0.5W of Galva
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49263, -97.54587
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic34 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quivera 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quivera Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.