K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage
PoorWyandotte County, Kansas · 1.63 Miles W I-435 · Structure no. 999903201050861
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 137 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns K-32 Highway over Betts Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.