US Bridges

CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.85 W of CR 525 E · Structure no. 4100093

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 North
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.85 W of CR 525 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62286, -86.01823
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2012)
Projected traffic473 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 North over Leatherwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 North over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.