US Bridges

K47 HWY over Neosho River

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Neosho County, Kansas · 3.01 MI E US-59 · Structure no. 999904700670971

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
561 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K47 HWY over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K47 HWY over Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 561 ft (171.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK47 HWY
CrossesNeosho River
Location3.01 MI E US-59
RouteState Highway 47
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51333, -95.21528
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length561 ft (171.1 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 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 closed—
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 Neosho River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K47 HWY over Neosho River 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 Neosho River carry?

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

How long is K47 HWY over Neosho River?

The structure is 561 ft (171.1 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K47 HWY over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.