US Bridges

US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 01.71 N SR 26 · Structure no. 080404

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
477 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,025 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2035. The structure is 477 ft (145.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location01.71 N SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44116, -86.07698
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length477 ft (145.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,025 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2035
Trucks20%
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 US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over Kokomo 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 12,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 477 ft (145.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.