Main Street over Cow Creek
FairHuntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI N of Vine ST · Structure no. 3500107
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 394
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Cow Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Main Street over Cow Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 394 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Main Street over Cow 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Cow Creek carry?
About 394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Cow Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.