US Bridges

K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 3.45 MI E US169 · Structure no. 999904700670341

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,918 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK-47 HWY
CrossesElk Creek Drainage
Location3.45 MI E US169
RouteState Highway 47
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52889, -95.40889
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2023)
Projected traffic2,918 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 HWY over Elk Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.