US Bridges

21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21st N E of Castle Rock · Structure no. 430400870000279

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries21st Street North
CrossesTrib to Fourmile Creek
Location21st N E of Castle Rock
RouteCity Street 6500
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72321, -97.17484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2007)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 21st Street North over Trib to Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.