247th Street over North Wea Creek
GoodMiami County, Kansas · 1.8W 4.0N of Louisburg · Structure no. 000000000610360
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
247th Street over North Wea Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 247th Street over North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 73 years old, older 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 247th Street over North Wea Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is 247th Street over North Wea 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 247th Street over North Wea Creek carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 247th Street over North Wea Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 247th Street over North Wea Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.