US Bridges

Local 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0W of Kipp · Structure no. 000850805204700

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 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 470-805.2
CrossesW. Branch Gypsum Creek
Location1.0S 1.0W of Kipp
RouteCounty Highway 435
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76908, -97.47868
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Local 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 470-805.2 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 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 470-805.2 over W. Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.