US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek

FairPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.2W 10.4N of Canton · Structure no. 000590809805020

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Gypsum Creek
Location0.2W 10.4N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53643, -97.43152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic7 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.