US Bridges

SR 446 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.08 E SR 58 · Structure no. 032685

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 446 over Leatherwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 446 over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 6 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 446
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.08 E SR 58
RouteState Highway 446
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93023, -86.36257
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2015)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 446 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 446 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 446 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 446 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 446 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.