US Bridges

Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.48 S of US 50 · Structure no. 4700010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesShawswick Sch Road
CrossesS Fork Leatherwood CR
Location00.48 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86845, -86.39398
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2017)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shawswick Sch Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.