US Bridges

Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.22 N of US 50 · Structure no. 4700169

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStove Road
CrossesS Fork Leatherwood CR
Location00.22 N of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87833, -86.38025
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR 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 Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stove Road over S Fork Leatherwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.