US Bridges

Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 247THW 0.8 N of 69THN · Structure no. 000000000871725

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
793
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 793 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1805 247th
CrossesS. Fork Big Slough
Location247THW 0.8 N of 69THN
RouteCounty Highway 1805
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.82086, -97.62668
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2022)
Projected traffic967 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1805 247th over S. Fork Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.