US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 1.71 MI N K-2 · Structure no. 999928100040461
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 939
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,123 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-281 HWY 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek carry?
About 939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-281 HWY over Little Mule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.