Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Indiana · 00.07 W of Tunnelton RD · Structure no. 4700106
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 120 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Saddle Barn Road over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.