US Bridges

K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · Pt CO State Fish Lake #1 · Structure no. 999990000750554

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 66 vehicles a day. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-900 Parks Route
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
LocationPt CO State Fish Lake #1
RouteCounty Highway 1125
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4725, -96.41
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-900 Parks Route over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns K-900 Parks Route over Rock Creek Tributary?

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