US Bridges

CR 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.05 E of CR 375 E · Structure no. 4100627

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1050 North
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.05 E of CR 375 E
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63004, -86.02931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2012)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 North over Leatherwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 North over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.