US Bridges

Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Douglas at Bonnie Brae · Structure no. 530400870061400

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas Avenue
CrossesGypsum Creek
LocationDouglas at Bonnie Brae
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68655, -97.24015
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 (2006)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Douglas Avenue over Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.