US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Cedar Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · Perry Wildlife Area · Structure no. 999990000440504

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying K900 Parks Route over Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 43 vehicles a day. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationPerry Wildlife Area
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34944, -95.47944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck61 ft (18.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Cedar 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 June 2023.

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

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Cedar Creek?

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