US Bridges

E 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.9W Michigan Valley · Structure no. 000701011104780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 197th ST 120
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.0N 0.9W Michigan Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7097, -95.55575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 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 traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 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 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 197th ST 120 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 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E 197th ST 120 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.