US Bridges

Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 0.5E 4.0S of Scranton · Structure no. 000000000700240

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1247 11.0-11.5
CrossesPopcorn Creek
Location0.5E 4.0S of Scranton
RouteCounty Highway 1247
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70988, -95.73356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1247 11.0-11.5 over Popcorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.