US Bridges

Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Armour at Kellogg · Structure no. 530400870GCA920

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR is a concrete culvert carrying Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,945 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,947 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArmour Road
CrossesArmour Branch Gypsum CR
LocationArmour at Kellogg
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68081, -97.2505
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2009)
Projected traffic12,947 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR 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 Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Armour Road over Armour Branch Gypsum CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.