US Bridges

South I Street over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.50 S of US 50 · Structure no. 4700153

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,421
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South I Street over Leatherwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South I Street over Leatherwood Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,421 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth I Street
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location01.50 S of US 50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84006, -86.4771
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,421 (2021)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South I Street over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is South I Street over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does South I Street over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 1,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South I Street over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South I Street over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.