US Bridges

K-32 Highway over Little Turkey Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.20 Miles E I-435 · Structure no. 999903201050931

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 Highway over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K-32 Highway over Little Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,107 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesK-32 Highway
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location1.20 Miles E I-435
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0675, -94.77111
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 Highway over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is K-32 Highway over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 Highway over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.