US75 HWY over Opossum Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 3.81 MI N K31/K268 · Structure no. 999907500700371
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,017
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US75 HWY over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US75 HWY over Opossum Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,122 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US75 HWY over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US75 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US75 HWY over Opossum Creek carry?
About 5,017 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US75 HWY over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US75 HWY over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.