Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 0.7W 8.2N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040673806942
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Mule Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Little Mule Road over Little Mule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.