US Bridges

47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 47THS 0.6 E of 279THW · Structure no. 000870785606300

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries47th S
CrossesTrib. to Clearwater Ck.
Location47THS 0.6 E of 279THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.605, -97.65046
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 47th S over Trib. to Clearwater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.