US Bridges

K-32 Highway over Little Turkey CR Drain

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.91 Miles E I-435 · Structure no. 999903201050921

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 Highway over Little Turkey CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying K-32 Highway over Little Turkey CR Drain in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 97 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 105 ft wide.

CarriesK-32 Highway
CrossesLittle Turkey CR Drain
Location0.91 Miles E I-435
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.065, -94.77556
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic9,107 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Little Turkey CR Drain built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is K-32 Highway over Little Turkey CR Drain 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 Little Turkey CR Drain carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-32 Highway over Little Turkey CR Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Highway over Little Turkey CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.