US Bridges

K47 HWY over Second Cow Creek

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 1.75 MI E K7 · Structure no. 999904700190881

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K47 HWY over Second Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K47 HWY over Second Cow Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK47 HWY
CrossesSecond Cow Creek
Location1.75 MI E K7
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51361, -94.81167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is K47 HWY 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 K47 HWY over Second Cow Creek carry?

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

How long is K47 HWY over Second Cow Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K47 HWY over Second Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.