US Bridges

Whittier over Armour Branch Gypsum CR

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Whittier at Armour · Structure no. 530400870GCA930

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittier over Armour Branch Gypsum CR is a concrete culvert carrying Whittier over Armour Branch Gypsum CR in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhittier
CrossesArmour Branch Gypsum CR
LocationWhittier at Armour
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68561, -97.25253
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Whittier over Armour Branch Gypsum CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whittier 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 Whittier over Armour Branch Gypsum CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.