US Bridges

SR 19 over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 01.95 S US 35 · Structure no. 005000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Kokomo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 67 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 3,154 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location01.95 S US 35
RouteState Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44948, -86.03191
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,154 (2021)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 19 over Kokomo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 3,154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.