US Bridges

Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 3.5W 8.5N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040669006929

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek in Barber 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesLlama Lane
CrossesLittle Mule Creek
Location3.5W 8.5N of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13881, -98.71353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek built?

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

What condition is Llama Lane over Little 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 Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Llama Lane over Little Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.