US Bridges

K232 HWY over Wilson Creek

Poor

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.25 MI S I70 · Structure no. 999923200270551

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K232 HWY over Wilson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K232 HWY over Wilson Creek in Ellsworth 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 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.

It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesK232 HWY
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.25 MI S I70
RouteState Highway 232
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83056, -98.4675
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2023)
Projected traffic622 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K232 HWY over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is K232 HWY over Wilson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K232 HWY over Wilson Creek carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K232 HWY over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K232 HWY over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.