US Bridges

K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake)

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 2.28 MI N Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999923200530341

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake) in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesK232 HWY
CrossesHell Creek(wilson Lake)
Location2.28 MI N Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 232
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90278, -98.47333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2023)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Hell Creek(wilson Lake) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake) carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake)?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K232 HWY over Hell Creek(wilson Lake)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.