US Bridges

K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · .12 MI E US-75 · Structure no. 999904701030531

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,031
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,478 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK-47 HWY
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location.12 MI E US-75
RouteState Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52972, -95.65417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2023)
Projected traffic2,478 by 2044
Trucks19%
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

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 K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-47 HWY over Little Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 HWY over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.