US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Cane Creek

Fair

Clay County, Kansas · Milford Reservoir & W.A. · Structure no. 999990000140334

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K900 Parks Route over Cane Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 25 vehicles a day. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesCane Creek
LocationMilford Reservoir & W.A.
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26056, -97.045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (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 Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Cane 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 October 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Cane Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Cane Creek?

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