US Bridges

Rs 247 over Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 0.5S of Pierceville · Structure no. 000000000280060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
603 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 247 over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 247 over Arkansas River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 865 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 247
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.5S of Pierceville
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87212, -100.68144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2022)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rs 247 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Rs 247 over Arkansas River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 247 over Arkansas River carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Rs 247 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 247 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.