US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Mall Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · Milford Wildlife Area · Structure no. 999990000140344

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Mall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K900 Parks Route over Mall Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesMall Creek
LocationMilford Wildlife Area
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26389, -96.99694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Mall Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Mall 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 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Mall Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Mall Creek?

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