US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock Creek)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · Perry Lake State Park · Structure no. 999990000440484

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
519 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock Creek) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock Creek) in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesPerry Lake (rock Creek)
LocationPerry Lake State Park
RouteCounty Highway 1938
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15056, -95.48139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Perry Lake (rock Creek) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock Creek) carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock Creek)?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Perry Lake (rock Creek)?

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