K65 HWY over Little Osage River
FairBourbon County, Kansas · 5.75 MI E K3 · Structure no. 999906500060461
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K65 HWY over Little Osage River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K65 HWY over Little Osage River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K65 HWY over Little Osage River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is K65 HWY over Little Osage River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does K65 HWY over Little Osage River carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K65 HWY over Little Osage River?
The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns K65 HWY over Little Osage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.