US Bridges

Rs 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 247THW 0.6 N of 53RDN · Structure no. 000000000871735

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,077
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,754 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 609 247THW
CrossesTrib to Big Slough
Location247THW 0.6 N of 53RDN
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78739, -97.62614
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2022)
Projected traffic3,754 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 609 247THW over Trib to 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 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough carry?

About 3,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 609 247THW over Trib to Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.