US Bridges

K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.77 MI E US59 · Structure no. 999904700670391

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,929 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK47 HWY
CrossesOgeese Creek
Location0.77 MI E US59
RouteState Highway 47
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51333, -95.25611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,929 (2023)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is K47 HWY over Ogeese 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek carry?

About 1,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K47 HWY over Ogeese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.