US Bridges

SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 05.83 W SR 446 · Structure no. 020900

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location05.83 W SR 446
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89127, -86.42414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2004)
Projected traffic795 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.