Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek
GoodLawrence County, Indiana · 00.16 E of US 50 · Structure no. 4700001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 674
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 years old, older 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Leatherwood Road 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 Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Leatherwood Road over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.