US Bridges

Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Douglas at Linden Drive · Structure no. 53040087000615E

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDouglas Avenue
CrossesGypsum Creek East Branch
LocationDouglas at Linden Drive
RouteCity Street 6370
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68658, -97.23434
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2016)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch 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 Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek East Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.