US Bridges

Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No.

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · Douglas E. of Garnett · Structure no. 5304008700SBT10

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No. is a concrete culvert carrying Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas Avenue
CrossesSpring Branch Trib. No.
LocationDouglas E. of Garnett
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68662, -97.19084
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No. 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 Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Avenue over Spring Branch Trib. No.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.