Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek
PoorHoward County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N Lincoln RD · Structure no. 3400073
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,492
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,358 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek carry?
About 4,492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lafountain ST over Kokomo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.