US Bridges

Cowan Road over No Name Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.17 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 1800165

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowan Road over No Name Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cowan Road over No Name Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCowan Road
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location00.17 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11765, -85.40424
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cowan Road over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowan Road over No Name Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cowan Road over No Name Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cowan Road over No Name Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cowan Road over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.