US Bridges

K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 2.17MI S Jt K18 · Structure no. 999923200840581

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage in Russell 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 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK232 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek Drainage
Location2.17MI S Jt K18
RouteState Highway 232
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02167, -98.52194
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wolf Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K232 HWY over Wolf Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.