US Bridges

Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.4W 4.0S of Scranton · Structure no. 000000000700230

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1247 11.0-9.6
CrossesSchool Creek
Location1.4W 4.0S of Scranton
RouteCounty Highway 1247
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70992, -95.76777
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1247 11.0-9.6 over School Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.