US Bridges

47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 47THS 0.3E of K-15 · Structure no. 000000000871800

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,762
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying 47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 8,762 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries47th St. S
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location47THS 0.3E of K-15
RouteCounty Highway 6200
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.606, -97.28531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,762 (2022)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 8,762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns 47th St. S over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.