US Bridges

Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Gatewood E. of Linden · Structure no. 5304008700GC100

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGatewood
CrossesEast Branch Gypsum Creek
LocationGatewood E. of Linden
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69566, -97.23284
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2006)
Projected traffic3,250 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 2,600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Gatewood over East Branch Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.