US Bridges

K900 Parks RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.2 MI N of K-244 · Structure no. 999990000211054

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying K900 Parks RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK900 Parks RTE
CrossesCurtis Creek Tributary
Location3.2 MI N of K-244
RouteCounty Highway 490
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08528, -96.97222
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (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 RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary 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 RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks RTE over Curtis Creek Tributary?

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