US Bridges

High Street over Cow Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI N of Vine ST · Structure no. 3500108

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
367
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Cow Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying High Street over Cow Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Vine ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96085, -85.37266
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2021)
Projected traffic551 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 High Street over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is High 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 High Street over Cow Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Cow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.