US Bridges

Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.65 E of Five Points RD · Structure no. 4900449

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCopeland RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location00.65 E of Five Points RD
RouteCity Street 22
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64099, -86.03208
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copeland RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Copeland RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.