US Bridges

K47 HWY over Hickory Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 4.61 MI E Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999904700190181

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K47 HWY over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K47 HWY over Hickory Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK47 HWY
CrossesHickory Creek
Location4.61 MI E Neosho Coln
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51472, -95.00444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2023)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K47 HWY over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is K47 HWY over Hickory Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K47 HWY over Hickory Creek carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K47 HWY over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K47 HWY over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.