US Bridges

Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.7E 6.4N of Canton · Structure no. 000590811805100

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPueblo Rd.
CrossesTrib. South Gypsum Creek
Location0.7E 6.4N of Canton
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47811, -97.41325
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic56 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 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 Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Pueblo Rd. over Trib. South Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.