Thorn Drive over Davis Creek
PoorWyandotte County, Kansas · Thorn DR S of Old Ks Ave. · Structure no. 514301050000311
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thorn Drive over Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorn Drive over Davis Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 356 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Thorn Drive over Davis Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thorn Drive over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Thorn Drive over Davis Creek carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is Thorn Drive over Davis Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Thorn Drive over Davis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.