US Bridges

Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Central at Linden Drive · Structure no. 430400876400120

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral
CrossesEast Branch Gypsum Creek
LocationCentral at Linden Drive
RouteCity Street 6400
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69386, -97.23314
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2006)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central over East Branch 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 Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.