US Bridges

Local 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek

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Saline County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.2E of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850811104740

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 474-811.1
CrossesGypsum Creek
Location2.5N 0.2E of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73976, -97.42425
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic58 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 474-811.1 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 Local 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 474-811.1 over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.