US Bridges

SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.56 W SR 446 · Structure no. 020920

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,218
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 78 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,021 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.56 W SR 446
RouteState Highway 58
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93023, -86.37209
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2004)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 58 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.