US Bridges

Garnett over Spring Branch Trib. No.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Garnett N. of Douglas · Structure no. 5304008700SBT20

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garnett over Spring Branch Trib. No. is a concrete culvert carrying Garnett 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarnett
CrossesSpring Branch Trib. No.
LocationGarnett N. of Douglas
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68808, -97.19188
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 Garnett over Spring Branch Trib. No. built?

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

What condition is Garnett 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 Garnett over Spring Branch Trib. No. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Garnett over Spring Branch Trib. No.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Garnett over Spring Branch Trib. No.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.