US Bridges

CR 440 East over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.02 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 4100634

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 440 East over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 440 East over Leatherwood Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 440 East
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location0.02 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62315, -86.01886
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2021)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 440 East over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 440 East 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 440 East over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 440 East over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 440 East over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.