US Bridges

K-32 HWY over Wolf Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.36 MI E Leavenworth C/L · Structure no. 999903201052881

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 HWY over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-32 HWY over Wolf Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesK-32 HWY
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.36 MI E Leavenworth C/L
RouteState Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05778, -94.90194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,181 (2023)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 HWY over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 HWY over Wolf 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 HWY over Wolf Creek carry?

About 3,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-32 HWY over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 HWY over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.