US Bridges

Gilbert Street over Dry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Gilbert at Elpyco · Structure no. 5304008700DC130

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gilbert Street over Dry Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGilbert Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationGilbert at Elpyco
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67522, -97.2776
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (22 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 traffic350 (2006)
Projected traffic450 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gilbert Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Gilbert Street over Dry 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 Gilbert Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gilbert Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.