US Bridges

N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.13 N of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700013

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, 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 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Shawswick Sta RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.13 N of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89904, -86.4132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2016)
Projected traffic210 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

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

What condition is N Shawswick Sta RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Shawswick Sta RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.