US Bridges

Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow

PoorPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.2N 1.0E of Uniontown · Structure no. 000061077505920

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow is a concrete slab carrying Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 6.5-L.0
CrossesTrib. to Opossum Hollow
Location2.2N 1.0E of Uniontown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.87787, -94.96068
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local 6.5-L.0 over Trib. to Opossum Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.