US Bridges

Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.2S of Kiowa · Structure no. 000040689407140

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOkla State Line RD
CrossesLittle Mule Creek
Location2.0W 1.2S of Kiowa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99894, -98.52311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okla State Line RD 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 Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Okla State Line RD over Little Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.