US Bridges

K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.3 MI E Ecl Girard · Structure no. 999904700190681

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,038 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-47 Highway
Crosses2nd Cow Creek Drg
Location0.3 MI E Ecl Girard
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51361, -94.82611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,038 (2023)
Projected traffic5,140 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg carry?

About 5,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 Highway over 2nd Cow Creek Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.