US Bridges

K47 HWY over Second Cow CR Drn

Fair

Crawford County, Kansas · 3.54 MI E K7 · Structure no. 999904700190251

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K47 HWY over Second Cow CR Drn is a concrete slab carrying K47 HWY over Second Cow CR Drn in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 102 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 4,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,281 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK47 HWY
CrossesSecond Cow CR Drn
Location3.54 MI E K7
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51361, -94.77917
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,196 (2023)
Projected traffic4,281 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Second Cow CR Drn built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is K47 HWY over Second Cow CR Drn 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 Second Cow CR Drn carry?

About 4,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K47 HWY over Second Cow CR Drn?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K47 HWY over Second Cow CR Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.