US Bridges

105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.8S of Xenia · Structure no. 000000000060400

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries105th St. Rs 1197
CrossesLittle Osage River
Location4.0E 0.8S of Xenia
RouteCounty Highway 1197
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98278, -94.91529
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2006)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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 105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 105th St. Rs 1197 over Little Osage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.