US Bridges

Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.5N.W. of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890973004207

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDavis Rd. 47
CrossesEnsign Creek
Location2.5N.W. of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12128, -95.9094
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
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 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 Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Davis Rd. 47 over Ensign Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.