US Bridges

K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 8.71 MI E US-59 · Structure no. 999904700670891

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,196
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 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 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesK-47 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location8.71 MI E US-59
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51444, -95.11
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 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 Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

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

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

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.