US Bridges

E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.1W Michigan Valley · Structure no. 000701009904800

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 205th ST 129
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.0N 2.1W Michigan Valley
RouteCounty Highway 7017
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69528, -95.56467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2013)
Projected traffic120 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 E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 205th ST 129 over Wolf 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 205th ST 129 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.