US Bridges

E 197th ST 205 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 5.0S of Overbrook · Structure no. 000701011304780

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 197th ST 205 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E 197th ST 205 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 197th ST 205
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location5.0S of Overbrook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70971, -95.54994
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 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 205 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 197th ST 205 over Unnamed Stream 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 205 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 197th ST 205 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E 197th ST 205 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.