Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, Indiana · 00.33 E of C Street · Structure no. 4700114
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cement Plant 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 Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.