US Bridges

K-47 HWY over Downey Creek

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 7.05 MI E US-59 · Structure no. 999904700670871

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,196
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 HWY over Downey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-47 HWY over Downey Creek in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,196 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesK-47 HWY
CrossesDowney Creek
Location7.05 MI E US-59
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51444, -95.14306
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,196 (2023)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Downey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-47 HWY over Downey 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 K-47 HWY over Downey Creek carry?

About 2,196 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K-47 HWY over Downey Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 HWY over Downey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.