Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Indiana · 0.2 MI NE Park RD · Structure no. 3400125
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,263
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,259 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 28 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Defenbaugh 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 Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek carry?
About 6,263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Defenbaugh ST over Kokomo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.