US Bridges

Sandpit Road over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.45 S of US 50 · Structure no. 4700101

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,791
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandpit Road over Leatherwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandpit Road 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 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,107 by 2037. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSandpit Road
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.45 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82597, -86.50329
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,791 (2017)
Projected traffic3,107 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sandpit Road over Leatherwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Sandpit Road 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 Sandpit Road over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sandpit Road over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sandpit Road over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.