K-47 HWY over Big Cedar Creek
GoodWilson County, Kansas · 1.79 MI E US-75 · Structure no. 999904701030541
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,031
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-47 HWY over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-47 HWY over Big Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-47 HWY over Big Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-47 HWY over Big 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 Big Cedar Creek carry?
About 2,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is K-47 HWY over Big Cedar Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-47 HWY over Big Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.