US Bridges

SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 02.55 N SR 26 · Structure no. 009770

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,257
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 76 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 5 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 19,257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 931 NB
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location02.55 N SR 26
RouteState Highway 931
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45258, -86.11524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,257 (2004)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 931 NB over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 931 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 19,257 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 931 NB over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.