Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.3E of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850811304780
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor 478-811.3 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 Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Minor 478-811.3 over Gypsum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.