US Bridges

Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.46 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 4700011

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust Road
CrossesS Fork Leatherwood CR
Location00.46 S of CR 300 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89757, -86.35226
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2016)
Projected traffic158 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Locust 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 Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.