US Bridges

Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W CR 100 E · Structure no. 3400036

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,054
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,641 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouthway Blvd
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.1 MI W CR 100 E
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44741, -86.11056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,054 (2024)
Projected traffic6,641 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southway Blvd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 4,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Southway Blvd over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.