US Bridges

Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Webb and Mellor · Structure no. 5304008700GCT10

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWebb Road
CrossesTrib to Gypsum Creek
LocationWebb and Mellor
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69466, -97.22618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic17,500 (2006)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webb Road over Trib to 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 Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Webb Road over Trib to Gypsum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.