US Bridges

Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck.

FairPosted for load

Barber County, Kansas · 4.3W 9.5N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040667206920

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUnion Chappel Road
CrossesTrib. to Little Mule Ck.
Location4.3W 9.5N of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15221, -98.73058
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Union Chappel Road over Trib. to Little Mule Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.