US Bridges

247th W over Afton Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 247THW 0.5 N of 55THS · Structure no. 000870789006305

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th W over Afton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 247th W over Afton Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries247th W
CrossesAfton Creek
Location247THW 0.5 N of 55THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59788, -97.62486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 247th W over Afton Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247th W over Afton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 247th W over Afton Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 247th W over Afton Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 247th W over Afton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.