US Bridges

US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.65 MI E Woodlawn Ave · Structure no. 999905400871461

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 790 vehicles a day. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 605 ft wide.

CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesGypsum Creek Drainage
Location0.65 MI E Woodlawn Ave
RouteCity Street 4099
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6775, -97.24944
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width605 ft (184.5 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 605 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Gypsum Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.