US Bridges

K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 2.32 MI E K7 · Structure no. 999903201050851

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-32 EB Highway
CrossesMission Creek
Location2.32 MI E K7
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06333, -94.83278
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 EB Highway over Mission 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 EB Highway over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.