Little Mule Road over Dry Creek
GoodPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 1.6W 9.0N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040671806925
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Mule Road over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Mule Road over Dry Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Mule Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Mule Road over Dry 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 Little Mule Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Little Mule Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little Mule Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.