Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek
GoodBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.50 SW of SR 7 · Structure no. 0300114
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,760
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Legal Tender RD over Cooks 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek carry?
About 1,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Legal Tender RD over Cooks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.