US Bridges

Rock Road over Gypsum Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Rock Road& Ks. Turnpike · Structure no. 430400876625020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Road over Gypsum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rock Road over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Road
CrossesGypsum Creek
LocationRock Road& Ks. Turnpike
RouteCity Street 6625
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67005, -97.24446
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2006)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rock Road over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Road over Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Road over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rock Road over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Road over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.