US Bridges

K47 HWY over Lightning Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 10.52 MI E Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999904700190201

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K47 HWY over Lightning Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K47 HWY over Lightning Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,889 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK47 HWY
CrossesLightning Creek
Location10.52 MI E Neosho Coln
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51444, -94.89694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2023)
Projected traffic2,889 by 2044
Trucks12%
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

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 Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K47 HWY over Lightning 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K47 HWY over Lightning Creek carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K47 HWY over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K47 HWY over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.