US Bridges

K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.51 MI E US-59 · Structure no. 999904700670831

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,929 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesK-47 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location4.51 MI E US-59
RouteState Highway 47
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51417, -95.18861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 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 closed23 mi (37 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 Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage 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 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.