R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek
PoorLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.5W 0.9N of Reno · Structure no. 000000000520330
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is R-11 247th Street over Pony 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns R-11 247th Street over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.