US Bridges

21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21st W. of Greenwich · Structure no. 430400876500080

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries21st St. North
CrossesTrib to Four Mile Creek
Location21st W. of Greenwich
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72311, -97.21059
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic15,000 (2006)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile 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 St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 21st St. North over Trib to Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.