US Bridges

Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Gatewood at Autumn Chase · Structure no. 53040087000AC10

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGatewood
CrossesEast Branch Gypsum Creek
LocationGatewood at Autumn Chase
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69969, -97.22944
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic2,200 (2006)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatewood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.