US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · Cheyenne Bottoms W.A. · Structure no. 999990000050934

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 39 vehicles a day. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationCheyenne Bottoms W.A.
RouteCounty Highway 560
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41917, -98.765
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Walnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.