US Bridges

E. Still Road over Mule Creek

GoodPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 2.0W 6.8N of Aetna · Structure no. 000040637006867

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Still Road over Mule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E. Still Road over Mule Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesE. Still Road
CrossesMule Creek
Location2.0W 6.8N of Aetna
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18444, -99.00142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E. Still Road over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Still Road over Mule Creek 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 E. Still Road over Mule Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Still Road over Mule Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E. Still Road over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.