US Bridges

Whispering Drive over Connor Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Whispering Ridge Sub. · Structure no. 514301050000384

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whispering Drive over Connor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whispering Drive over Connor Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhispering Drive
CrossesConnor Creek
LocationWhispering Ridge Sub.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.153, -94.83549
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2005)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whispering Drive over Connor Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whispering Drive over Connor Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Whispering Drive over Connor Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whispering Drive over Connor Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Whispering Drive over Connor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.