US Bridges

E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.1W Michigan Valley · Structure no. 000701007804800

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 205th ST 140
CrossesValley Brook Creek
Location1.0N 3.1W Michigan Valley
RouteCounty Highway 7017
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69526, -95.58208
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
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 E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E 205th ST 140 over Valley Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.