US Bridges

Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI N CR 300 S · Structure no. 3400078

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,055
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,003 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIzaak Walton RD
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.3 MI N CR 300 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44099, -86.08914
Functional classUrban 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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2024)
Projected traffic5,003 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Izaak Walton RD 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 Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Izaak Walton RD over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.