US Bridges

K-32 Highway over Betts Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.83 Miles W I-435 · Structure no. 999903201050871

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 Highway over Betts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-32 Highway over Betts Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 97 ft wide.

CarriesK-32 Highway
CrossesBetts Creek
Location0.83 Miles W I-435
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06083, -94.80778
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Highway over Betts Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 Highway over Betts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

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

How long is K-32 Highway over Betts Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Highway over Betts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.