US Bridges

Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 5.5E 0.5S of Mentor · Structure no. 000850803004745

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 803-474.5
CrossesW. Branch Gypsum Creek
Location5.5E 0.5S of Mentor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73325, -97.50207
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 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 traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic126 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch 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 Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 803-474.5 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.