US Bridges

Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.3 MI E Lafountain ST · Structure no. 3400129

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,547
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 6 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 11,547 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,914 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLincoln RD
CrossesKokomo Creek
Location0.3 MI E Lafountain ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45534, -86.12262
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 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 traffic11,547 (2024)
Projected traffic18,914 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Lincoln 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 Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek carry?

About 11,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln RD over Kokomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.