K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek
GoodBourbon County, Kansas · 9.95 MI E K-3 · Structure no. 999906500060681
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-65 HWY 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K-65 HWY over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.