Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.08 S of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700131
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem 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 Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over Leatherwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.