US Bridges

K-47 Highway over Second Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 3.20 MI E K-7 HWY · Structure no. 999904700190711

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 Highway over Second Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-47 Highway over Second Cow Creek in Crawford 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 4,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,281 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-47 Highway
CrossesSecond Cow Creek
Location3.20 MI E K-7 HWY
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51361, -94.78528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Second Cow Creek built?

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

What condition is K-47 Highway over Second Cow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-47 Highway over Second Cow Creek carry?

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

How long is K-47 Highway over Second Cow Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 Highway over Second Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.