US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Stream

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · Lake Crawford Lake Road · Structure no. 999990000190694

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying K900 Parks Route over Stream in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 53 vehicles a day. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesStream
LocationLake Crawford Lake Road
RouteCounty Highway 508
StateKansas
Coordinates37.645, -94.81056
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K900 Parks Route over Stream carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Stream?

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