US Bridges

K-47 Highway over 1st Cow CR Trib

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 5.62 MI E K-7 Highway · Structure no. 999904700190721

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,837
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 Highway over 1st Cow CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying K-47 Highway over 1st Cow CR Trib 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 3,837 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,914 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-47 Highway
Crosses1st Cow CR Trib
Location5.62 MI E K-7 Highway
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51361, -94.74167
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width167 ft (51 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,837 (2023)
Projected traffic3,914 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1st Cow CR Trib built?

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

What condition is K-47 Highway over 1st Cow CR Trib 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 1st Cow CR Trib carry?

About 3,837 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-47 Highway over 1st Cow CR Trib?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 Highway over 1st Cow CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.