US Bridges

Rs 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.1N 0.5E of Kipp · Structure no. 000000000850610

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 595 809-466.89
CrossesWest Gypsum Creek
Location0.1N 0.5E of Kipp
RouteCounty Highway 595
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78525, -97.44604
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2020)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 595 809-466.89 over West 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 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 595 809-466.89 over West Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.