US Bridges

Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek

Poor

Saline County, Kansas · 1.5E 2.0N of Kipp · Structure no. 000850811004640

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal 464-811
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location1.5E 2.0N of Kipp
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81262, -97.42728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic74 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 464-811 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.