K900 Parks Route over Walnut River
PoorButler County, Kansas · El Dorado State Park · Structure no. 999990000081694
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,686
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
K900 Parks Route over Walnut River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K900 Parks Route over Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K900 Parks Route over Walnut River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is K900 Parks Route over Walnut River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does K900 Parks Route over Walnut River carry?
About 1,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is K900 Parks Route over Walnut River?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K900 Parks Route over Walnut River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.