US Bridges

S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.9N of Osage City · Structure no. 000700979004821

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Hoch RD 47
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.0W 2.9N of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67926, -95.8569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Hoch RD 47 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.