Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek
GoodPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.2W of Mapleton · Structure no. 000000000060510
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Rd. Rs 1768 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.