US Bridges

247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 247THW 0.6 N of 109THN · Structure no. 000870789005904

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries247th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location247THW 0.6 N of 109THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8916, -97.62866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River 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 247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 247th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.