US Bridges

K232 HWY over Wolf Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 0.25MI S Jt K18 · Structure no. 999923200840591

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

About this bridge

K232 HWY over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K232 HWY over Wolf Creek 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 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK232 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.25MI S Jt K18
RouteState Highway 232
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04944, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wolf Creek built?

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

What condition is K232 HWY over Wolf Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is K232 HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K232 HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.