US Bridges

Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek

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Barber County, Kansas · 0.7E 7.1N of Hardtner · Structure no. 000040677206964

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHartner Shortcut
CrossesLittle Mule Creek
Location0.7E 7.1N of Hardtner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarber County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11811, -98.63876
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartner Shortcut 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 Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hartner Shortcut over Little Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.