Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek
FairPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 7.6N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040675506948
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek 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 Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Satanta Road over Little Mule Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.