US Bridges

Rs 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.0S 9.5E of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850090

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 191 466-809.54
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location3.0S 9.5E of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79813, -97.43612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic228 (2020)
Projected traffic232 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 191 466-809.54 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 191 466-809.54 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.