US Bridges

East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.22 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 4700014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Boyd Lane
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.22 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87564, -86.44618
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Boyd Lane 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 East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Boyd Lane over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.