US Bridges

Rock Road over West Branch Gypsum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Rock RD .25 M S Central · Structure no. 430400876625030

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Road over West Branch Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Road over West Branch Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,800 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRock Road
CrossesWest Branch Gypsum Creek
LocationRock RD .25 M S Central
RouteCity Street 6625
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69053, -97.24449
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic27,900 (2006)
Projected traffic34,800 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Branch Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rock Road over West 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Road over West Branch Gypsum Creek carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rock Road over West Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rock Road over West Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.