US Bridges

Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · Central 500FT E Linden DR · Structure no. 430400876400130

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral
CrossesEast Branch Gypsum Creek
LocationCentral 500FT E Linden DR
RouteCity Street 6400
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69387, -97.23128
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 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 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 October 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 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Central over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.