Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck.
FairPosted for loadBarber County, Kansas · 0.5E 5.2N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040677007003
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Heartner Shortcut 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 Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck. carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck.?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Heartner Shortcut over Trib. to Little Mule Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.