Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek
PoorPosted for loadGeary County, Kansas · 8.0S 6.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310889004520
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas Creek RD over West Branch Davis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.