US Bridges

Seminary Street over Cow Creek

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.02 MI N of Vine ST · Structure no. 3500105

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminary Street over Cow Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Seminary Street over Cow Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeminary Street
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.02 MI N of Vine ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96109, -85.3752
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic472 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Seminary Street over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminary Street over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Seminary Street over Cow Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Seminary Street over Cow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Seminary Street over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.