US Bridges

K-47 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · .94 MI W US-75 · Structure no. 999904701030571

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-47 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-47 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK-47 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River Drainage
Location.94 MI W US-75
RouteState Highway 47
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53, -95.68
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2023)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Verdigris River Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-47 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage 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 Verdigris River Drainage carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-47 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns K-47 HWY over Verdigris River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.